Behind the Scenes at Chatsworth Photo Shoot

Better late than never! I said I'd pop a few behind the scenes shots on from the Chatsworth Photo Shoot - and here they are.  For a reminder of the two original blog posts, they are here: Ultimate Romance at Chatsworth Part I and Ultimate Romance at Chatsworth Part II

The juiciest bit of news is that the BBC have been filming a documentary at Chatsworth this year, and on the day of the shoot we were somewhat under the spot light.  I'd better not say too much, but let me tell you I was minding my P's and Q's just in case! I don't know when it will be shown, but I'll be making lots of noise when it goes out.

Lewis, one of our models and a Chatsworth staff member, was under major scrutiny I think!

Poor bloke - think he'll be quite a celebrity in the not too distant future!

Now, do you remember this? Lizzie and Darcy, aka Charlotte and Harry - were just the most fantastic models. They only met on the day of the shoot, but you'd never know they weren't madly in love. The 'kiss' was very convincing...

 

But seconds later, this was the reality...!

Poor Charlotte looks just a twince embarrassed, but Harry's taking it in his manly stride!

This tickles me too.

What a captivating moment as the infamous pair exchange a demure yet passionate glance...

 

And then fits of giggles when it can be sustained no longer!

 

If I hadn't been there, I'd never have believed this wasn't the real McCoy. They were so, so convincing.

Now I don't know if you're thinking that that picnic was all props, but I can tell you it was real and proper food. I recall going to a rotisserie the evening before and asking for their best looking chicken.  I think they thought I was mad! All the food was very real, and very fresh - we even used Chatsworth's finest pork pies. 

It was actually lunch time when we shot the picnic scene. Everyone was wilting, particularly the models, and as Simon gave the word as the last photo had been taken we swarmed on it like vultures!

 

 

We even used the china!

 

Aw, I feel all nostalgic just looking at these. What a truly fab day it was. Can't wait for the documentary.  Of course I'll look a right Herbert if we end up on the cutting room floor, but it's a risk I'm prepared to take! As soon as I know when it's out I'll post the date!