Red Bull Rookies: Strike a pose!

Last month, my colleague and I arranged for a photoshoot with the Red Bull Rookies. As their publicist, it’s our job to coordinate their interviews, photoshoots and everything in between.

An official photoshoot is exceedingly important. Not just for the team’s record but also to be used for media distribution. This is surely a more efficient way of doing it; especially when it involves 4 persons, an official car and a variety of logistics issues.

By having quality pictures ready, the interviews could be done via email or phone call. The media will appreciate this a little bit more as everything is prepared for them.

Last year, we had the photoshoot at a garage. So, this year we headed to Sepang Circuit. Thanks to SIC!

We had one of the best photographer in town, Gareth (or better known as ShaolinTiger) to work his magic. The whole process was fun. We had 2.5 hours to get everything ready. Make-up, hair and snaps.

I have always enjoyed photoshoots (except for those where I have to pose) and I enjoy it even more when I’m involved in developing the concept. For exclusivity purposes, we had to organize few sets of pictures, and that means they have to change into few outfits and do gazillions poses.

I am very proud of the ladies, because they were extremely cooperative and gave beautiful shots.

Its not easy to do make-up, change, strike a pose and then run in heels to change for another outfit. On top of that, we had them in their racing suit for one of the shot. Shooting in the pit wasn’t that easy, it was hot!

On top of that, the ladies also had to do TV interviews (in between of make-up & photoshoot). We believe in killing few birds with one stone..

All in all, it was quite an experience. Leona and Puteri is somehow used to this scenario. But for the new rookies, it was something new, fun. and tiring. First they were all sweaty behind the wheels for their training and within splilt second, they were getting all dressed-up to pose. It's their first experience of becoming a professional athlete.

So, what was the turn-out?

They will be appearing on FHM Malaysia, Marie Claire, TopGear and few more magazines in June.

*Behind the scenes pics by : HuiJing Lee

~Cheers!