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Why we cast real people in brand campaigns

Lessons from the Loom campaign on casting, lighting and letting people be themselves.

For Loom's tenth season we cast the brand's own seamstresses alongside professional models. The response surprised everyone, including us.

Real people bring real stories

Customers recognise authenticity instantly. The images with Loom's team outperformed the model shots by three to one.

Light them like stars

Real people deserve the same care as models: good lighting, a patient crew and time to relax.

Nobody poses like someone who made the clothes they're wearing.

Budget for more time

Non-professionals take longer to warm up. Plan a relaxed first hour with no pressure to perform.

Clara Vance
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Clara Vance

Writes for the Omnira Studio journal about brands, design and running a studio with a four-day week.

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