Leeds photographer creates nationwide advertising campaign shot entirely on FaceTime

Tim Dunk, who is based in Authorpe Road in Meanwood, began his 'FaceTime portraits' series when the coronavirus pandemic hit back in March.

He choreographs the virtual photoshoots remotely, using only the iPhone's back camera.

Tim calls his subjects on FaceTime, with him on a computer and them on an iPhone

He then gives them instructions on how to stage the pictures, before capturing the images on his screen.

The photographer and model never meet in person.

At first Tim did the shoots as a way to socialise with his friends, but it soon gained popularity and now he takes portraits of people worldwide.

Tim said: "How do we continue to feed your passion when you can’t get close enough to your subjects to safely photography them, and keep our own minds healthy during a very difficult time?

"I hit on an idea to sustain myself creatively and socially, and threw it out to a few contacts – maybe with the use of some common apps and bits of tech I could continue to make work.

"It started out as a way of socialising with my mates and keeping creative at the same time, now I’m staying up past my bedtime to work with people 3000+ miles away."

Tim has now found commercial success with his FaceTime portraits, shooting a campaign for bespoke engagement ring and jewellery brand Taylor & Hart entirely remotely.

The new campaign 'Love is Now' features Taylor & Hart customers from across the globe, from London to France and New York to Auckland, showcasing their love throughout lockdown.

There was no set or hair and makeup artists, just a couple and an iPhone in their own home.

The campaign is currently running on billboard sites across London and on Taylor & Hart's social media channels.

It is the UK's first advertising campaign featuring imagery shot solely through FaceTime.