I hadn’t shot with Krystal for
a few months. Only because our paths and projects hadn’t crossed. She fancied
doing a beach shoot, to promote some of her new clothing range (Instagram kj_pretty_threads ). I
reasoned a break from the keyboard would do me good.
For the uninitiated,
there’s an 80/20% rule. 80% should be promotion, 20% doing your trade. Not an easy balance to strike,
at least, if self-promotion isn’t second nature. So, with the weather decidedly
spring-like, we headed to Walton-On-The Naze. Finding a quiet space, on the
beach was tricky, given the favourable weather, and school holidays.
Though no nudity was involved,
we are always very conscious and respectful. Especially around families with
young children. Thankfully, this was
uneventful, save for me testing the waterproof membrane of my boots, and almost
losing a lens cap to the lusty waves.
After an hour and two changes,
we made our way back to the car and stopped for another impromptu shoot at
Revved Up Tea Bar. Plenty of riders and friendly faces there. Serendipity
rather than intent, saw a congregation of Enfield owners. A friendly bunch, who
were only too happy to chat, and encourage use of their machines.
We also drew a fair bit of
attention from passers-by. No-one interfered; or threatened to test my
liability cover. Boiled down to rubber-necking. Oh, and a husband’s lingering
gaze incurring his wife’s wrath rather comically.
