12noon
Crews set up and ready at our Darlinghurst studios, already feeling the heat – temperatures are high, this is a lingerie shoot after all! Sydney’s photographer de jour Steven Chee is reclining on a bean bag ready to shoot, stylist Megan Morton is putting the finishing touches to her visual details, and make-up artist to the stars Rae Morris is poised, bronzer brush in hand, as we prepare for the final leg of a five day shoot for the BnT new season catalogue.
12.30pm
The golden and gorgeous Annalise arrives and is straight into hair and makeup - false eyelashes are applied, hair is tousled, body is buffed and bronzed. She’s buzzing with excitement about the shoot – designing a lingerie range for larger busted ladies has been a lifelong dream of hers, and after nearly 12 months collaborating with BnT’s head designer Rachel Underwood, the initial range is ready to drop in stores across Australia.
12.30pm
Shelley Horton, Sydney Morning Herald’s columnist, arrives with photographer in tow for the inside scoop on today’s shoot. After a few snaps of the preparations, Annalise talks Shelley through the collection and models a few pieces, including the ‘50s inspired polka dot ‘Veronica’ set.
1.00pm
Time for a few more snaps with the SMH – Annalise twirls a parasol in a sunny side of the studio. You’d never know it was a winter’s day outside. Meanwhile, the crew tuck into a gourmet lunch of organic dim sum and the first of many coffee orders is taken.
1.30pm
Hair and make-up complete, interviews checked off the list – time for action. Megan’s set is looking fabulous – Scandinavian chic, with green grass, blue sky, and a sprinkling of summer daisies. Steven lines up the lens, lights are dimmed, Annalise gets into position, and the shooting begins.
2.00pm
The shoot’s well underway now and Annalise looks fabulous in her creations. The crew have been working together since Monday so the atmosphere is merry – everyone’s enjoyed the shoot and it’s great to end on a high with Annalise’s shots.
3.00pm
Time for a costume change – Annalise slips into a dusky pink set, it looks fabulous against the bright background. The fans are turned on to give her a sexy windswept look. At 5pm we’re almost done – it’s been a long week but great to end on a high and Annalise is thrilled with her designs. Her driver arrives and she heads home.