Since 1992 when we (at
ItemLiz-ECK) have started our collaboration, we’ve been doing backstage shooting.
ItemLiz-ECK was not called that way back in 1992. It was just ItemLiz. We added
ECK for Evana-Carol-Killian (the historic models).
ItemLiz-ECK is an amazing adventure.
Due to circumstances, we worked in dozens of places from nature to museums,
from hotel room to beaches. We shot in a Natural Museum, some beaches, a Hotel
room of an architectural building, in parks, in garbage dump, an Opera hall, a
National Park, an Island and even a castle.
We had a hundred of clothing from
Princess to tramp, via sportive, punk, nerd, dancing queen or hysterical girl.
Carol and I worked for a couple
of year altogether. It was just a duet with a team behind the scene. Carol is a
very malleable person. She could do anything I imagined for her. She is the
soft version in my wild and rebel vision. She dreams herself into princess and
gowns whilst I imagined punk stories. She was a bit clumsy sometimes but she
did it great.
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Then, Evana joined the crew,
followed two years later by Killian. Both brought the perfect combination to
ItemLiz. They were similar, kind of sibling, but total opposite in attitudes. One
was wild and sexy, the other was mature and sensual. It was the perfect mix
with Carol and her artless attitude.
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In 2009, we welcomed those three
wonderful girls. Alexandrine, Marine & Sarah are three amazing girls, so
talented and different. They started with a pretty much challenging theme : 20’s.
They succeeded and were potentially the best I’ve had for years in my lens!
So, basically, backstage photos
are quite weird to look at ! There is no directive line for those photos. Everyone
is allowed to shoot anyone, in any situation and above all, to capture the
worst or the funniest ones. Since 1992, we shot many backstage photos and some
are quite important for us all.
We’ve seen some models in the
worst situations, the funniest positions and the most embarrassing attitudes,
but it is always with love, friendship and a lot of respect.
After years between adults, our three
gorgeous, stunning and talented young women offer us hilarious moments and the privilege
of youth.
I am a bit of despotic while a
fashion shooting. I tolerated no lapses in a set. All is scheduled, listed and organized.
You have to. Especially when you have four models, two assistants, a hairdresser,
a makeup artist who want to eat candies, dancing in rhythm, drinking champagne (especially the photographer !) answer back any
text message or even relax on the couch ; All that in a very strict schedule,
sometimes in a studio. Believe me, you have to be despotic !
Anyhow, the results are always
the most amusing.
