E FM partners Nigel Barker workshop, hosted by Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts hosted the internationally reputed photographer Nigel Barker in Sri Lanka from the 15th to the 23rd of July 2015. During his tour, the celebrity photographer, reality TV host, author and model conducted a half-day workshop for Sri Lanka’s fashion industry on Fashion, Photography, Modelling and Inspiration, in partnership with E FM.
A celebrated fashion photographer, and “America’s Next Top Model” and “The Face” judge, Mr. Barker toured the island for seven days, which proved to be a unique opportunity for the domestic fashion and photography fraternities to interact with a true international icon.
Further, as a part of the workshop, Mr. Barker made a series of exciting presentations on topics such as the “The Art of Fashion Photography”, “Modelling for Success”, “Building and Managing your Brand” and the “Inspirational Story of Nigel Barker.”
Importantly, E FM also played a vital role as the radio partner for this workshop, which was well attended by local photographers, fashion designers and industry personnel from a number of related sectors.
A top fashion insider for many years, Mr. Barker had his start in the industry modeling in London, Milan, Paris and New York. Thanks to his work ethic and perseverance, he eventually rose in stature to become a celebrity fashion photographer, with credits in GQ, Interview, Seventeen, Town and Country, etc. However, it was 17-cycle stint as a judge of “America’s Next Top Model”, alongside host Tyra Banks, and his current job on UK-based “The Face”, hosted by Naomi Campbell, that resulted in his true worldwide celebrity status. He is also a highly respected documentary filmmaker and author.
Commenting on E FM’s role as radio partner for Mr. Barker’s workshop, EBC Radio Chief Operating Officer Chalaka Gajabahu said, “It is through events such as these that the standards of the Sri Lankan fashion industry will get elevated, enabling us, and our unique fashion, music and lifestyle to be valued even more on the global stage. We are already coveted for our beaches, heritage and friendly people, so isn’t it time our culture too has a greater impact on consumers worldwide. We at E FM have, and will continue, our long-running efforts to bring true international icons to Sri Lanka’s shores, benefitting our listeners tremendously.”