Canvas Couture Shoot

I always enjoy doing concept shoots as they allow me to model in a more expressive way. I love dressing up and being creative for a photo shoot.

The Canvas Couture shoot was created for make-up artist Maz in Birmingham. She contacted me for a shoot and I was very impressed with her work. She is a true professional and moreover knows how to do make-up well. The concept for this was inspired by an old Galiano shoot. The shoot involved multiple models covered in paint. We amended the concept by including alternative fashion. The clothes were designed, made and styled by Rusana Rahman. She made all the outfits out of recycable materials such as polystyrene, sugar paper, cardboard etc. The wardrobe consisted of bustieres, bubble hemmed skirts and corsets. Photography by Sufian Ahmed.

Much Love
Gulzaeb

All images are strictly copywritten to Maz Bridal (2008)

My Favourite Quotes.....

“Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are.”
-Hafsat Abiola

"Fashion can be bought, style one must possess"
-Edna Woolman Chase 1954

“It is the characteristic of the magnanimous man to ask no favor but to be ready to do kindness to others.”
-Aristotle

“Our task must be to free ourselves...by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.”
-Albert Einstein

Fusian Magazine Cover Shoot

I was asked this year to be the cover girl for a new and exciting magazine called FUSIAN. After emails and phone calls back and forth, I agreed. I travelled up to Birmingham to shoot for the launch issue. I was delighted to meet a young, sweet and hard working team. This magazine is a first of it's kind. It really concentrates on content and aspires to give British Asian readers something more than pretty adverts. I wish them all the best and hope to see regular quality publications.

Rock on!!

TV Commercial Filming

I recently signed a 4 year contract to front a series of national adverts for a Solicitors Firm. This company invests heavily in it's advertising and marketing merchandise. I have filmed 6 adverts in English, Urdu and Punjabi. These will be airing throughout 2009.

I have a small selection of behind-the-scenes pictures taken by the team at the production studio.

Saint Tropez Fashion Shoot...

Hi guys

Here is small sample of pictures from a photoshoot I did in St Tropez, France this year for Asian Woman Magazine. I had a really good time with the team and I forgot I was there to work.

We stayed just off the coast and the weather was awesome. A very glamorous and beautiful place.

These pictures were published in Issue 38 of Asian Woman Magazine.