And so it was that I found myself back at The Biscuit Factory in Bermondsey, eager to try out Lux Studios for a photoshoot with Landill and Vudejai.

As usual, I arrived early and set up camp in the stairwell, waiting to be let in. When the door finally opened, I was greeted not just by the studio but also by a small dog that clearly wasn’t a fan of mine. Typically, dogs either see me as a potential snack or ignore me entirely, but this one was an exception!

The studio itself was bright and spacious, with ample room for bags, plenty of mirrors, a changing area, and some elegant seating. There was a wide selection of backdrops and, much to my amusement, a book on posing that I discovered just five minutes before packing up.

Landill and I had been trying to organize this shoot for a while, but various obstacles kept getting in the way. Finally, I managed to drop-kick those issues aside because I was itching to get back into the studio! I was also meeting Vudejai for the first time, and soon enough, we were deep in conversation about cabaret, our jobs, and trading some truly terrible jokes.

Landill was the first to get ready, donning a subtle outfit, so we jumped right into the shoot. We worked through a variety of poses and ideas, focusing on capturing the essence of the outfits and props.

Since photographing cabaret shows and creating portrait shots, I've seen my fair share of unique costumes, but I don't think I've ever encountered anything quite like someone dressed as a piece of garlic bread.

Next up was Vudejai, and we went through a series of poses with them. I had almost forgotten about the shots we took on the elegant chair, where Vudejai was being chatted up by the plant in a wicker basket.

Once I received their selected favorites, I promptly began editing the images, each with its own unique style.

There were also a couple of edits of the magazine mock up types. I need to do more of these!

You can find Landfill at https://www.instagram.com/landfill_6969/ and Vudejai at https://www.instagram.com/vudejai_drag/