lørdag 15. november 2014

PHOTO SHOOT ABU DHABI - BEHIND THE SCENES....

WOW - what AN amazing trip to the UAE, visiting both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. 

Travelled to meet and work with my friend, photographer Line Moen,  who is living in Abu Dhabi and working as dressage trainer for The Emirates Heritage Club. 


MEET LINE MOEN

Line is  the photographer for Hippi Grace summer 2015 collection of leather bags. She is also one of the models and we are really looking forward to show you the great pictures. Here is a little taste behind the scenes.



Line shooting with the Hippi Grace Camera strap - here in pink. See other colors at web : click here



On our way to Al Ain, searching for the desert. We suddenly discovered the sandy hills and desert along the highway. Mia and I decided to explore and entered the first exit. Sometimes it is important to follow your intuition....

We could see the camel walking on the hills..... 

Suddenly a little man was sitting on the hills, waving his hands and when we continued   along  the road, we could see a small camel farm.  Where the sheppards where living in their tents.  It was afternoon and the light started to be quite magic. We had to hurry in order to get all the shoots we had planned. 




A  gentleman sheppard who suddenly had 4 Scandinavian women on his farm


The beautiful camels  (photo : Toril O.Thorp )

Line in action - shooting with the Hippi Grace 2in1 clutch Photo: Toril O Thorp

               

               

Line is checking the sunset & light - Photo: Toril O.Thorp


MEET MIA TÖRNING MILLER 

Mia is living in Abu Dhabi and from Sweden. She is a friend of Line and is riding at the same club with Line.  In addition Mia is  working on her own business project. She is one of the model for the SS 2015 for Hippi Grace. 



THE PHONE IS WORKING IN THE DESERT... 


A COOL LADY - WHO GOES HIPPI GRACE - LOOKING GREAT MIA  









MEET CAROLINE S. TODLER 

Caroline is working for Line, training the Arabian dressage horse. She is Norwegian and so good with the horses and camels. Have a look here. 


FRIENDS FOREVER




Caroline in her ´Grace' look -  dressed for photo shoot with this handsome guy  : Photo Line Moen 





A real charmer .... Photo Line Moen 



Hmmm - she smells good !   Photo : Line Moen 






Yes - I love being cuddled with ...  Photo - Line  Moen 










I really want to give a big tribute to Norwegian - The Norwegian Airline company, who has been awarded the best Low-Cost Carrier for the second year in a row.  The fabulous flight-deals they offer t/r Dubai.  I had the pleasure of sitting next to a Swedish couple, who was on their way to visit their daughter in Dubai. They had been driving from Sweden to Oslo, in order to fly Norwegian and enjoy The Norwegian flight tickets at such good prices !  Check out their flights if  you are looking for a place to visit and enjoy summer. 

Thank you Mr Kjos ! We are admiring your company ! 
As we operate a small & lean business, we have to be careful with our expenses.

Thank you Line, Mia and Caroline for a  fantastic photo shoot  and brilliant photos. 



BEING RESCUED IN THE END ..

In order to have a little excitement we 'topped´ the photoshoot being rescued by these men,  when our car was stuck in the sand, in the dark, in the desert ....No cars ! Suddenly a car appeared, they called for assistance and rescued us. We had the pleasure of listening to their car-stereo playing 'The Fox' - by the Norwegian group Ylvis - in the desert and serving us Seven Up ! 









Thank you Line - Mia - Caroline for an adventure we'll never forget  !



Go Hippi Go Grace ! 

FASHION ALSO FOR MEN

Finally we hit the launch button for our new line of leather messenger bags for men ! 

A teamwork between mother & son, our youngest. Ole Andreas (14)  came to me and asked if I could make him a messenger bag he could use for school. A mothers heart could not resist - of course.  We agreed he should  give me a drawing of what he was  thinking about.  

T#Thorp, Skinnveske, Messengerbag, Norsk design, Scandinavian Design
Ole Andreas and his own designed messenger bag 



The drawing of the messenger bag - designed by Ole Andreas

norsk design, young designer, messenger bag, genuine leather
The final result, made in vintage leather. See other leather combinations and colors
here www.t-thorp.com

Ole Andreas is very fund of downhill cycling. 

We hope you like ? You can see the rest of the collection at www.t-thorp.com