Following my successful shoot with Lily I started searching for ideas to repeat the home studio concept. I'd seen paintings by old masters of alchemists and decided I'd try to replicate one - but everything hinged on finding a model who looked the part. We didn't have to look far - Mel is the father of my shooting buddy Marlies & in addition to looking every inch the wise old sage he also has a fantastic beard. He took a bit of persuading but he pulled it off magnificently. Here's a behind the scenes look at the shoot. It was great fun - thank you Mel!