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 !