Sothertons Fashion Gala: by KELLIE

WOW. Where do I begin? This is such an amazing event, and I was thrilled to be apart of the entire experience. Being behind the scenes was exciting! Although I had my points of being frazzled, mainly due to not being able to see what lighting I was dealing with on the catwalk until the event started (eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek), I myself, am a self confessed shop a holic (with a main love for shoes): Please just ask anyone about the shoe hierarchy I have in my wardrobe: manolos, gucci and dior up top, and all the boring ordinary shoes live down the bottom. So to be able to photograph the local gladstone girls and some of the beautiful DALLYS models, and the fashion all around, I was certainly in my element (although I was so busy working, I must admit, I didnt get to appreciate the fashion I was shooting until the dreaded downloading started) - with 4 shooters, it was a nightmare, and I think we shot somewhere around 50 gig worth - as you can imagine, only a portion made it to the final cut.

My favourite pics were the getting ready pictures backstage. It was DARK. There were a few spotties around the place, so we got heaps of dramatic light pics.

Definately a fav. This is Antionette, and I got this shot backstage while makeup was being done.

Kimberley Busteed who was the Ambassador for the event

Another favourite

Backstage in wardrobe, everyone was doing a great job, making sure things were where they needed to be (in near darkness mind you :D)

Kimberley again, getting make-up done. Love love the dramatic lighting

This is one of the pics on the runway. Megan, (DALLYS model) wearing Lisa Brown, this is the catagory that I sponsered, and wow, the silk dresses were incredibly stunning

SO, there are many many many pics to see, you can view on the website
www.kellieblincophotography.com.au
log in using: Sothertons and the password: sylista

I am sure that Sam, Gina and Robyn will also be keen to post more of their favs sooner or later too

Definately need to hand it to Tina, Steve and Judy they do an outstanding job, aswell as the other committee members. I am also donating $1 from each photo sale back to Tannum Sands Surf Lifesavers, who this years Sothertons Fashion Gala aided.