So it's all arranged.  The models, the make-up, the hair, the clothes, the car and a location.  We have Rob Dawson as McGill and Bessie Yeung as his love interest, as McGill often had a love interest who he had to leave due to his work being too dangerous.  This particular love interest I believe was his true love.  She is introduced to us in the 2 part episode 'A Variation on a Million Bucks', hence the name for the photo shoot.

McGills main car was a Hillman Imp, which we are borrowing from Carol, who's a member of The Hillman Imp Appreciation Society, we truly appreciate their help and Carol's car.  To coincide with this photo shoot, it is the 50th Anniversary of this Hillman, so that's a happy coincidence and bonus!  It's a very cute inconspicuous car, which is ideal for any agent who wishes to remain unnoticeable when investigating a case.  Today's alternative, if Man in a Suitcase was made now would probably be the Fiat 500.  
The car in the photos above is not the Hillman Imp, it was very rare to see McGill with another type of car, although it was probably to throw the people who were following him off guard.

I contacted Hayley Young to do the make up as I have previously worked with her on the event O-Ten Live, when she was first training to be a make up artist.  She is an exceptionally talented artist and now has her own successful business called Hayley SFX.

The hair is to be styled by Sapphire, who has her own salon called Hair by Sapphire within the City Centre of Hull.  She has worked on a number of fashion shoots with me with the results being outstanding and is an ideal hair stylist for a photographer to work with.
I know with these 2 creative artists on board these models are in safe hands.

Through lots of research I have managed to locate the very same suit that McGill wore in many of the episodes, especially on special occasions.  The suit is by a 1960's Italian Designer Petrocelli and was purchased from Faconne in the US.  To go with this suit are many vintage ties kindly supplied from the US, links are on the Links page of Oten Photography's website.  The shirt has a distinctive rounded collar, often called in the 1960's 'penny' collar, this was kindly supplied by The Savile Row Co.  
McGill never wore a watch, rings etc., apart from a pair of comedy/tragedy cufflinks. I found these on E-Bay.  
Finally, I have added a twist to the sunglasses.  The pair that Rob will be wearing are original French Renaulds sunglasses, these are the same make that were used in the opening sequence to the original film (and best) The Italian Job and Johnny Depp wears them in the film The Rum Diaries. I bought mine from Ben Leslie on E-Bay.

I have chosen Wincomlee in Hull as the location for the photo shoot.   In many episodes of MIAS, such as 'Man from the Dead' McGill is drawn into the industrial seedy locations.

My shoot is a juxtaposition between the industrial background and the very stylish suit and evening wear that the models will be wearing, giving the shoot an editorial look.  

Last but certainly not least, I would like to give Sharman Towers who runs the MIAS Society a huge thank you, as without her help, expert knowledge and enthusiasm for this re-creation, this labour of love would not of have been possible xx

Photos will be on show on this Blog and O-Ten's website in 2 weeks.

Please check out the MIAS episodes that are available to view on You Tube. 
McGill knows how to deal with the bad guys and gals!  

Also as a bonus, this series had one of the coolest opening title theme tunes ever!

Chris xx
O-Ten Photography

Here is a link to O-Ten's Gallery on Leica's Website.  From using my Leica M2.8 camera it has inspired me to be even more creative, adding more of a conceptual approach to my work.  

I understand now why Helmut Newton said "I love my Leica"  It has freed me up from the restraints of carrying around huge SLRs and huge lenses, which can be very intimidating to your clients and subjects, especially with street photography.
Leica is not just about street photography, however, it has a strong history of war correspondence and has shot many iconic film stars in history.  Marilyn Monroe being one of the prime examples.

Leica has a depth and a soul with a filmic quality that i have never come across before.  I believe Leica have a unique way of drawing you into the picture thus giving you an empathy to the situation photographed or the story being told.

Nikon and Canon capture photos, Leica capture moments.  

Also an astounding camera for fashion.  While many would automatically grab for a medium format, which let's face it, most would have to re-mortgage their home for, the Leica still delivers adding that unique look that is so synonymous with the brand.  

In comparison to Canon and Nikon, who make thousands of their products in one week on a production line, this adds up to the same amount of cameras hand built in an entire year by Leica!  Enough said :)

Please take a look at O-Ten's Gallery on Leica's website.

Chris
O-Ten

Yes! A blog has just been created about benches, yes you know the ones that you sit on in the park.  What relevance does this have to O-Ten?  Well there is a link as this Blog has used one of my photos.  It's the photo that i took of the client called Flutterbydaisy, here is the link - Bench Blog

As with all my photos, when you have your photo taken and i give them to you, i am giving you a license to use them, on the understanding that you credit "Photo(s) by O-Ten Photography" and a link to this site.  If however i feel that you are placing the photos where i deem is detrimental to O-Ten then i have the right to ask you to remove it.

On this occasion i think this is the most obscure and fascinating way of using one of my photos, so i would like to thank Miggy (who's blog it is) for using and crediting my pic.

So please feel free to use the photos that i have supplied you with wherever you like, as long as you credit and link this site and it isn't detrimental to O-Ten.
Please also send me a message to let me know where you have placed the photos so i can place a link on my Blog to you.

Chris x

Just preparing for up and coming shoots with model Ruby and a new shoot with She's Got Claws.  Black and white art is what i have a passion for, so this is the path that i am going down, as you should always do what inspires you, not what others expect of you.  
I have looked through my archives of photos and have uploaded to this website photos that i feel are both inspirational and edgy.  
There is no point of uploading photos that are just 'nice', with art it's all about expressing and evoking (any kind of) emotion from you by telling a story with imagery.  I would like to believe that my photos will give you something to think about and you will remember these images, by picking out a few of your favourites.  
I have many favourites, but had to refrain from putting up too many, so as i shoot i shall be adding more to the portfolio that i feel fit in with the overall edgy feel that i am happy with.
Enjoy the photos, 
Chris.

New photos uploaded today of the female solo electro pop songwriter She's Got Claws.  I must say that these are some of my favourites of Micci Lou as they represent her personality.  This shoot was very spontaneous and she just went with the flow and the shot below was completely unexpected.  It reminds me of Man Ray , who i admire, and how he used to shoot his muse, so this was an extra treat for me as a photographer.  Please check them out in my 'Portfolio' page.  The one below as a taster of what is yet to come from Micci Lou.  

Putting together a portfolio can be a daunting task.  Looking through every photo and making a firm decision on what is 'the' shot from that particular shoot and then it has to go through the process of elimination for my portfolio.  A portfolio should take you on a journey, not knowing what will be waiting for you on the next page, keeping it alive for the viewer to want to see it again, plus also giving you an insight as to what i can do for you and how i can help to promote your business.  I have now put together a portfolio that i am taking to London in a few weeks, as i am proud to present this.  
Of course a portfolio can never be finished, but looking through what i have achieved is pushing and inspiring me for the next shoot and the next and the next.  
I would love to hear from you to arrange a shoot and have a great concept that i can capture for you.  Please check out my portfolio photos on the 'Portrait & Fine Art' page.  Below is a photo that is inspired by Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford.

Micci Lou has now updated my 'Portrait & Fine Art' page with lots of brand new pics.  More colour, more fashion and more pretty girls lol!  Lots of photographers feel the need to over process their work, i try not to, i like to enhance what is there and not force an image to be anything than what it naturally is.  Although it is good to create and be more experimental with your images, but let's not forget the human element in all this and that's what i like to capture and present more than anything else. I hope you agree.  Please check out my new photos and thank you to everyone who has sent me kind comments, it's appreciated.

Introducing Kat to my portfolio, you can see her photo also in my portrait slideshow.  Can you believe that she has never modelled before! This is why i do this work, to give lots of people the chance to be photographed and to help them fulfil their potential as this boosts their confidence. Photoshopped by Micci Lou.

More photos to see in my Events page...

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Here are some pics that i took which have now appeared in 24/Seven Magazine, April 2012 edition.  These pics are for the run up to the main event which takes place on Saturday 5th May, 11am - 4pm, Holy Trinity Church, Hull (UK).