ASPIRING PHOTOGRAPHERS GET THE CHANCE OF A
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When we recruited new rookie Chris Overend, little did we know that he would bring with him the most exceptional photography expertise and a team of young aspiring photographers, keen to support our work. Chris is a teacher in photography at Solent University, having worked as a fashion photographer for years before his disability prevented him from carrying out this work. When we told Chris about our plans to unveil our McLaren in October 2021, he immediately offered to help by taking the incredible photographs we needed to share our news. In an added surprise, he also brought along three of his students to help him on the various studio and location shoots, offering
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them valuable experience, whilst providing us with stunning imagery. Joseph Hocking and Abby Rawlings, 3rd year students at the university studying a BA in fashion photography, joined Chris and our team at a unit at Dunsfold Aerodrome, home of our HQ. The team turned the unit into a makeshift studio and captured fantastic images of the car, and our British GT drivers, Bobby Trundley and Aaron Morgan. Next, they had the incredible opportunity of visiting the McLaren
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Technology Centre in Woking where we were granted exclusive access to use the stunning location in front of the centre, surrounded by a lake. Finally, they came along to the launch event at the Leadenhall Building in London to snap away at the event which saw staff and colleagues from Brit Insurance and nearby businesses, along with our guests and sponsors, enjoy the unveiling of the new pride in our fleet. Graduate Elspeth Clark also joined the London event to support the students.
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