Cat Roberts x Goodwood Revival - Fashion editorial photography
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
There’s something about Goodwood Revival that feels like stepping into another world.
Not just a nod to the past but in a sort of full immersion way! I have been honoured to shoot fashion and event photography for over three years now, I always jump at the chance to shoot for this prestigous brand and this shoot was a joy to be part of.
For me the event is all about the people and the effort that everyone goes to dress and look the part, I love cars but to tell you the truth there isn't much I love more than fashion, aesthetics and truly lovely people! And in 2026, I expect that atmosphere is going to be dialled all the way up.
With a celebration of Maserati at its heart, this year leans into La Dolce Vita, which will be a romantic, sun-soaked vision of Italian culture, motorsport, and timeless style.
Think: rich reds, polished chrome, and silhouettes that feel pulled straight from a Fellini film.
The Brief For This Shoot: Editorial
This shoot was created around a very specific visual direction:
Editorial.
Katie, the fashion editor, asked me to look at a few references from high end designers, magazines and modern editorials. The vibe is vintage but modern editorial and I knew these images would be used in everything from Instagram covers for videos to newletters, blogs and carrousels as well as maybe being used by the talent, Cat.
It’s a balance I’ve spent years refining because “vintage” can so easily slip into costume or cliché. And modern audiences want to see how the vintage aesthetic translates into today, wearable and accessible.
Working with Cat Roberts (a natural in front of the camera by the way) and that unmistakable Maserati red and dressed in an unmistakeable 60's outfit compelete with white rimmed glasses.
The result is imagery that feels like it belongs at Revival but wouldn’t look out of place in a high-end fashion campaign (in my completely unbiased opinion of course!)
Photographing Personality, Not Just Aesthetic
Shoots like this aren’t just about beautiful cars and beautiful outfits, it's so important to me that the talent likes the photos of themselves. I always want the person in the photo to feel like themselves and I'd spent a bit of time researching Cat and her social accounts so I knew she prefered a high fashion aesthetic over fake laughs and big smiles.
At the half way point of the shoot I handed Cat the camera so she could see what I'd shot so far and I could then guage what she liked (thankfully she loved the shots and the direction!) so it was more of the same in the second half of the session.
Shooting Stills Alongside Video- Fashion Editorial Photography
One of the challenges and joys of these shoots is that I am often booked alongside video, video takes the lead and I have a few moments between each take to grab shots. This does mean a slightly more trunkated timetable for me but also gives me a moment between shots to consider composition, variety and creativity.
Final Thoughts
Being trusted to create fashion editorial photography in a setting like Goodwood Revival, surrounded by heritage, craftsmanship, and world-class creative direction is always an honour.
Here's a few times photos I've taken have actually been used in publications, so I can feel a bit better about writing Editorial a hundred times in this blog!
There’s a shift happening in visual storytelling. Couples, brands, and publications don’t just want “pretty” anymore they want imagery that feels considered, editorial, and emotionally real.
If you have an editioral campaign you need to photograph with or without a production team, I would love to chat about how I can help your vision come to life!
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