D4 spent a top day at Aston Hall Hotel art directing a corsets photo-shoot for our client Thinbelina.

With the run of the hotel we had great fun carting semi-naked model Lana around in corsets and heels. She was an utter pro and an avid fan of steak sandwiches and energy drinks. Stunning hair and make-up was provided by Leanne Shaw, and all our hard work culminated in incredible photography from Tom Jackson.

Everyone was beaming by the end of the day (and also ready for some sleep).

The exciting launch of the Thinbelina website will be coming soon to a computer screen near you…

Here’s one of the final shots to whet your appetite, and a few ‘behind the scenes’ snaps.

We have recently been working with Darwins Castings on their brand strategy with the end goal being improved communication to potential and existing clients. Part of the project is literature, so we were pleased to take delivery today of the new Darwins brochure we’ve been working hard on recently. The Darwins logo in silver foil on the GF Smith ColourPlan Cord cover looks really effective, and with a metallic ink throughout the inner spreads it has an extra zing about it. The photography we art directed works a treat throughout the brochure and has real impact.

The guys at Darwins are very happy with their new ‘tool’, so much so they are quoted as saying ‘it’s real good!’.

Can’t say fairer than that.