A KALTBLUT exclusive womenswear editorial by award-winning Irish photographer David Gannon. Named Spring Break, this shoot embodies the wave of optimism, championed by the new season. Vibrant colour pops against bold print – the mood is fun, playful and fierce. Model is Qichen Hu from Not Another Agency. Styling by Mary Cate Smith. Make up by Aileen Duffy. Hair done by Marc Ballance of Ballance Hair and Beauty. David Gannon is a 21 year old fashion and portrait photographer based in Dublin, Ireland. He is now currently both studying in final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia while working as a freelance photographer. In 2016 he won the Irish Huawei Snapys for Best Fashion Photograph, and Photographer of the Year at the Hybrid Awards in 2017. David’s work focuses on the emotional connection with his subjects, and a love of simplistic beauty.
Photography by David Gannon /
davidgannonphotography.com / Instagram @davidgannonphotography
Stylist: Mary Cate Smith / thefashionhorn.ie
Instagram @thefashionhorn
Model: Qichen Hu from Not Another Agency / notanothertheagency.com
Instagram @qichen_hu
Makeup artist: Aileen Duffy / aileenduffy.com
Instagram @aileenmakeup
Hair stylist: Marc Ballance of Ballance Hair and Beauty / ballancehairandbeauty.com
Instagram @marc_ballance
Photographer’s assistants: Ciara Deering and Shannon Cooney
Stylist’s assistants: Karli Mulvaney and Pontso Mabuza
Hair stylist’s assistant: Stacey Banks