High-End Scottish Tartan Fire Bellows on The Coast

Today was a great day to photograph some top-quality tartan fire bellows. Ruth, the maker, was looking to create a strong theme to reflect these unique products so there was nothing else for it but to use the beautiful natural environment which surrounds us as a backdrop.  

We started the shoot in the countryside. However, after a brief but slightly scary encounter with a large herd of cows and some barbed wire, we retreated to the calm of the coast.

We also shot some exotic skin bellows and hair on hide bellows. The fabric and natural photography give these traditional products and their marketing a contemporary twist which must be working well because Ruth has recently had some fantastic press and PR in magazines such as House and Garden, Country Life, Living North, and Scottish Field, mostly featuring my photography.

Ruth is mad but in a fun kind of way. She has amazing creative ideas and we had a great time working together, bouncing ideas around and drinking cups of tea.

People have been nagging her to put a portrait of herself on her website as she makes all the bellows herself. Reluctantly she obliged and after a lot of giggling, I think you'll agree we got a lovely natural shot of her.

Check out Ruth’s website www.firebellows.co.uk for more information or to purchase one of these fine objects.

Written by Sarah