It was quite typical of how I shoot these days though, short notice, unplanned and totally unprepared! A quick little shoot in the baking midday heat was all we could manage before retreating to the pool, and almost managing to blind Ruby with a reflector in the process (sorry Ruby!!!). A brief afternoon location hunt was mostly unsuccessful, largely due to time constraints and the fierce early afternoon sun, but thankfully the weather was pretty consistent so we were able to count on using the evening light. The brilliant company and cold beer back at the villa made sure we were late getting down to the beach though, so it was a rush to get onsite and shoot some quick sets, but we managed to beat the sunset and hopefully we pulled it off without flashing any of the evening beach folk. Sunset is one of my favourite times to shoot outdoors and this was definitely the place for it, most of what we shot on this occasion was quite simply lit with a combination of either a single speed-light, reflector or natural light. I’ve worked with Ruby a few times now and she always blows me away with her enthusiasm and just all-round awesomeness, but the combination of Ruby True, Paradisaea and Tabitha Adams together was absolute magic.  I can’t recommend any one of these girls enough. Special thanks goes to Tabby for filling in for a very broken light stand!