Exclusive: ‘An Australian Christmas’ by Henryk

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published December 12, 2016

(Left to Right) Trix wears Christopher Esber Dress and RM Williams Boots, Yaya wears Ellery Coat, Fella Swim Bikini & Zara Heels, Lilia wears Kate Sylvester Dress, Mattea Swimsuit (worn underneath) and Teva Sandals, Alma wears Ellery Dress and RM Williams Boots, Luiza wears Sandro Paris Jumper, Billabong Wetsuit Briefs with Zara Mules and Hat (Prop) Camilla Surfboard (on ground)
(Left to Right) Trix wears Christopher Esber Dress and RM Williams Boots; Yaya wears Ellery Coat, Fella Swim Bikini & Zara Heels; Lilia wears Kate Sylvester Dress, Mattea Swimsuit (worn underneath) and Teva Sandals; Alma wears Ellery Dress and RM Williams Boots; Luiza wears Sandro Paris Jumper, Billabong Wetsuit Briefs with Zara Mules and Hat (Prop) Camilla Surfboard (on ground)

Photographer Henryk shares an exclusive look at his second annual Christmas card. Titled ‘An Australian Christmas’, the Sydney-based creative showcases what the holidays look like in the Southern Hemisphere. Models Trix, Yaya, Lilia, Alma and Luiza pose on the beach in summer-ready attire. Their accessories include surfboards and even fish and chips. Stylist Jess Pecoraro selects a mix of swimwear and ladylike dresses from the likes of Ellery, Christopher Esber and Sandro. For beauty, hairstylist Sharon Blain creates beachy waves for the models. And makeup artist Desiree Wise gives the girls a sun-kissed glow.

The photographer shares the inspiration behind his Christmas card project. “I started this project last year as I love shooting group images, and it’s hard to sell clients on them due to the model fees involved. So I started to experiment last year at a Christmas tree farm with the models being farm hands. [They were] holding the sticks that measures the value of the trees and the pick forks etc. I then printed them with a gold foiled ‘happy holidays’.”

Henryk continues, “After that I decided to shoot one per year each Christmas, and my second one is ‘An Australian Christmas’, as we have such a hot summer here. The reality is fish and chips by the beach. [That’s] what we normally do! I built the oversized bench and painted it. And might or might not use it every year. We will see! I’m excited to shoot next year’s one now!”

Yaya wears Ellery Coat, Fella Swim Bikini & Zara Heels
Yaya wears Ellery Coat, Fella Swim Bikini & Zara Heels

Trix wears Christopher Esber Dress and RM Williams Boots
Trix wears Christopher Esber Dress and RM Williams Boots
Luiza wears Sandro Paris Jumper, Billabong Wetsuit Briefs with Zara Mules and Hat
Luiza wears Sandro Paris Jumper, Billabong Wetsuit Briefs with Zara Mules and Hat
Alma wears Ellery Dress and RM Williams Boots
Alma wears Ellery Dress and RM Williams Boots

Photographer: Henryk
Stylist: Jess Pecoraro
Hair Stylist: Sharon Blain
Makeup Artist: Desiree Wise
Models: Trixi, Yaya, Lilia, Alma and Luiza @ Chic Sydney
Assistants: Diego, Nick, Jonathan, Jinam


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