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Vintage fashion photography with Goodwood Revival

Cat Brant
Oct 25, 2023
2 min read

Updated: Apr 22, 2024

I was asked to attend a fashion shoot planned by Goodwood Revival a few months ago as the photographer to capture 3 models in vintage fashion photography promotional shoot.

Goodwood revival

The Goodwood Revival, an annual event held in West Sussex, England, is a celebration of vintage fashion and classic cars from the mid-20th century. I was honoured to attend as an official photographer this year and there's a blog coming for that too! It's a vintage lovers paradise and an event that you could easily spend 3 whole days and not see everything. The attendees efforts to dress era specifically was astounding and in this shoot the team at Goodwood Revival wanted to showcase that incredible aspect of the event in a promotional shoot.

The Watercress Line

The Watercress Line Vintage Train is a fabulous volunteer run vintage train, where you almost literally embark on a journey through time. Travel back to the golden age of rail travel, where the elegance of the past meets the thrill of the present. As you step onto the beautifully restored carriages, you'll be transported to an era of polished wood, plush seats, and the gentle rhythm of the tracks. The Watercress Line Vintage Train offers an experience like no other, where history and luxury blend seamlessly.

The Models

Three stunning models, impeccably styled to represent the epitome of 1950s fashion, graced our vintage train with their presence. Each of them captured the essence of the era in their own unique way. Model credits below, I've now had the pleasure of photographing some of these models again and they are a delight.

Fashion Photography

I absolutely loved being involved with this shoot and would love to shoot more fashion events in the future, please do get in touch if you have a brand and an idea!

Credits:

Photographer: @catbrantphotography

Hair and make up: @bettysrevivalsalon

Floral hair pieces: @pin_up_curl

Outfits: @stwh_shops @vintagerosechichester

Models: @ laurawrightofficial @ classic_car_girl @rosiejunderwood

Location: @thewatercressline

Styling: @lottiesustainablestyle @stwh_shops @stwilfridshospice

Laura Wright holds her sunglasses in her lips

A women in vintage clothing stands next to a vintage train

Women walking down a flight of steps arm in arm

Three women walk hand in hand in vintage clothing on a fashion shoot

Fashion shoot outside a train with three vintage inspired models

Classic Car Girl applies lipstick in a carriage

Three women in vintage clothing sit in a car

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Comments

hi! I'm cat and i am a full time wedding photographer

(and a little bit of a photography geek!)

I started taking photos as a teenager, my Dad was a wedding photographer and I would often help him. In 2021 I left my corporate job with a dream and hope that I could make photography a full time job. Since then I have been pouring my heart and soul into this business and have been honoured to be chosen as wedding photographer for so many lovely couples as well as being a portrait and event photographer.

I TAKE CLASSIC, TIMELESS, DOCUMENTARY STYLE PHOTOGRAPHS WITH MINIMAL INTRUSION

But I will step in and offer gentle guidance when it's right to do so, I have learned over the years to read the room, anticipate the next move, hold space when needed and offer support when I can.

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