"We're a close family. Always within punching distance" - Ada Shelby

Being a bit of a vintage girl myself, the Peaky Blinders photography day was right up my street. It was brilliantly organised by Brian Sandham at his Abbey Mill studio. He was busy throughout the session setting up lights and back drops to give all of us photographers a good variety of shots. There was a diverse group of splendid-looking actor/models turn up, so we were really spoiled for choice. I love working with actors in particular, as they know to pose for the camera and can easily get into their character roles. It was great fun and something a bit different for me. I love the results of the finished images, creating some beautiful moody portraits within the studio and some dynamic ones taken outside the old mill. A grand day out was had by all. Happy days!

Models: Lynda Easton @vintagedapperdarling, Dean Turner @vintagedapperchap, Brian McGowan (Churchill), Terry and Nicola Lynch, Paul Shelby, Ste Blackledge, Harry Mountain and Mark Reynolds.

Dramatic portrait of figure in 1920s masculine-style suit and hat leaning over table.
Group in period costumes standing outside historic brick building on rainy day.
Sepia toned architectural image of tall industrial brick tower with windows.
Dramatic noir-style portrait of couple in vintage clothing with one holding a gun.
Gentleman in formal attire with bow tie and bowler hat poses against stone wall.
Figure in suit standing on Union Jack flag making peace sign against dark background.
Group in vintage 1920s costumes acting out dramatic scene outdoors.
Dramatic portrait of person in flat cap and suit tie with moody lighting.
Classic portrait of gentleman in brown suit and bowtie holding fedora hat.
Figure in black period costume and flat cap holding vintage rifle.
Vintage black and white photo of people arm wrestling at a bar counter with beer bottles.
Dramatic vintage-style portrait of two figures in period costume near piano.
Two women in vintage-style clothing and headpieces pose dramatically against dark background.
Person in period clothing aims old-fashioned camera through ornate metal gate.
Gentleman in bowler hat and suit makes peace sign while posing against stone wall.