Had my first iced latté of the ‘summer’ today, sitting outside this afternoon – very cooling while I looked through these photos of Argentine model Milagros Schmoll whom I met while hanging out with the rather lovely Sir Paul Smith – Om my god, I love him so much… I’ll show you more of our fun soon. His backstage is different to any I’ve ever experienced, FUN, FUN, FUN! Just thinking about him puts me in a good mood.
Observing and capturing little moments
I’m in Ireland today and it’s super shiny sunshine. I think we brought too many cameras (huge extra baggage fees) which makes me wish I could survive with only a little Canon G11 camera accessorised with a beautiful bespoke strap like Milagros in the pictures above. I’ve also seen photographers use this little camera as an extra so often behind the scenes at fashion shoots/shows that it’s the little shining star of fashion everywhere.
I was asked by a French magazine yesterday to summarise what I try to capture in The Goddess Guide books/blog? I blurted out that ‘I like observing and capturing little moments’. I think that covered it…., but after the interview I thought um, maybe you should capture ‘little’ moments using a ‘little’ camera G?
Anyway… I’m thinking of getting an extra small camera as well to tuck into my bag so of course I’ll have to find a strap with LOTS OF COLOURS. Yep, something like Milagro’s own strap backstage at Paul Smith A/W2011. I love how it matches the Paul Smith blue shirt and Paul Smith oatmeal cardigan.
Where did she get her camera strap? ‘The Market on Portobello Road and it wasn’t very expensive’. I think it’s beautiful. If you see any interesting bespoke straps about over the summer, let me know (it might help me curb those excess baggage fees). xx
Bláthnaid Richardson says:
So glad to hear your back in Ireland! Hope your enjoying the sunshine! I’m looking forward to your Paul Smith post. I loved the interviews you did with him for the book and the footage that was on the Goddess Experience preview, The one that was on this site before where you got to go into the archives of the Paul Smith HQ? (super-jealous by the way!) He seems so fun-loving and doesn’t take himself too serious.
I really want a G11 too! I recently got a Canon 550D and when I was shopping around for a possible starter-off camera the G11 was reccommended by a lot of people. They’re so compact but is still a DSLR and doesn’t lack in picture quality. Although I’m head over heels, madly in love with my 550d I like the mobility that comes with a G11. A little spoilt of me I know, getting one camera and straight away wanting another! Hope you have a lovely Easter! xx
April 21, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Gisèle says:
Currently I’m in love with my Nikon. i mind it as if it were a pet. xx
April 23, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Margherita says:
Sarah Frances Kuhn does beautiful camera chains. I haven’t seen them personally, but some FB use them.
April 21, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Gisèle says:
Thank You Margherita, you have an eye for the wonderful. Xx
April 23, 2011 at 5:56 pm
Camilla Rothchild says:
I’ve been thinking about ordering one of these for my Canon 550D. The thing is that it has to be strong and sturdy for a heavy camera which is I presume why you’ve restricted your post to talking about the Canon G11. Again lovely inspirational post as ever which makes me want to shares this with both you and your clever readers. http://www.draughtshop.com/product/olivier-camera-strap
Have a really lovely Easter break. xx
April 21, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Gisèle says:
Simple yet very beautful Camilla.Thank You for sharing this here. xx
April 23, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Freda Lalic says:
I saw these straps in Portobello market a few wekks ago and thought of your blog post. Lady selling them nearly fainted when I showed her your blog post on my iphone. She knows you from being about at Portobello on Saturdays. Something to do with your French hairstyle and rather lovely Irish accent. I’d love to meet you some day. Portobello market lady says you’re really young in person (younger than your picture on this blog). You must be doing something right in the beuaty department too. Big hugs. xF
June 17, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Claudia Blake says:
I saw these recently and remembered you posted about them here. Really lovely idea for a small camera. xx Claudia
June 21, 2011 at 9:16 pm