Pottery, plinths, and Plums
Ceri M Creations Collection
the brief
Ceri McEwan is a potter based in Perth who creates a range of beautiful wheel-thrown ceramics. The unique glazes are a focal point of the products, with the tones informing the brand colour palette so this was to be my focus for inspiration. I wanted to keep things quite simple with a nod to an art-gallery aesthetic.
The process
I created a set of plinths from off cuts of wood we had in our garage, scaled to suit the varying sizes of mugs and bowls. These were then painted in lilac, green and blue to suit the main three glazes and sanded back for a softer, weathered texture, which contrasts with the shine of the glazes.
glaze details
The Results
The plinths worked perfectly to make the pottery pop, giving me plenty of opportunity for playful compositions. To keep it paired back, other props were simple and chosen for their lightness and texture - a rustic wooden teaspoon, vintage glass bottle with sprig of dried greenery, coffee beans, washed linen napkins, blueberries, and plums.
The ceramics were shot mostly on a gentle cream background, with a few on pale blue and green to add variety. A small set were photographed with sunrise inspired lighting to capture the feel of a slow Sunday morning coffee ritual. These had more of a lifestyle look which sits nicely alongside the minimal images for versatility.
Client Response
“I had the absolute best experience working with Jilly. The photos she took of my pots are beyond anything I could have dreamed of—they’re truly stunning, and I’m still blown away every time I look at them (I’ve been looking at them a lot….). If you’re looking for a sign to book a photoshoot with Jilly, THIS IS IT!!!
From start to finish, the whole process was seamless and so incredibly well-organised. Jilly made everything feel effortless, and her eye for colour and style is unreal. I’m already trying to come up with an excuse to book another shoot ASAP!
Could not recommend her more highly.”
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