This recent lifestyle photography shoot was created in collaboration with the Compassionate Eye Foundation (CEF), whose mission is to connect creative professionals in order to carry out photography shoots. Proceeds from the sale of the images directly fund various development projects.

Set in a vibrant community allotment garden, the session brought together a group of excellent models to capture the warmth and passion of people working side by side outdoors. Against the backdrop of a sunny afternoon, I captured moments of people planting seeds, harvesting produce, and shared conversations. The shoot was produced by Kate Stevens with assistance from Clare Sampson and Karen Byrne-Roberts. Kate also provided art direction throughout the shoot.

Through Compassionate Eye, these images are made available as stock photography, with proceeds funding vital development projects around the world. The foundation has helped deliver clean and reliable energy sources to remote villages, expand access to clean water, and empower young people through education. CEF’s funding impact is aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 4, to “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. By participating in this project, we were able to contribute to the charity’s vision of harnessing creativity for positive change.

Producer and art director: Kate Stevens
Production Assistants: Clare Sampson and Karen Byrne-Roberts
Models: Carla Alder, Sid Goldman, Alex Mactavish, Suniya Qureshi

See more of my lifestyle photography here.