Creative Conversations at The Granary

Sophia Gray sits down with the ever-stylish Retro Rob, a model and photographer with a passion for vintage fashion and creative expression. Rob shares his journey from his early days of dressing up as a young man, to his modeling career and evolving into a photographer, blending his love for vintage aesthetics with a contemporary twist.

🎤 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✅ Retro Fashion Origins – How Rob’s love for vintage fashion and Hollywood icons like De Niro and Pacino shaped his personal style.
✅ The Evolution of His Modeling Career – How Rob transitioned from his everyday vintage looks to professional modeling and embraced different personas for photoshoots.
✅ Styling with Personality – The importance of researching the look, right down to the smallest details, from facial expressions to props.
✅ Vintage Photography and Props – Rob talks about sourcing props and styling photoshoots to bring out the authenticity and story of each era.
✅ The Power of Confidence – Rob discusses how confidence plays a huge role in his modeling and photography, and how he encourages others to embrace their own unique style.
✅ Modeling and Photography – Rob’s experience blending his passion for vintage fashion into his photography career and creating compelling, emotional imagery.
✅ Behind the Scenes – From his early career in customer service to becoming a model, Rob shares his experiences and challenges, including a hilarious story about mistaken identity with Kid Creole.

💡 Key Takeaways: 🎩 Fashion is a form of expression – Vintage style isn’t just about clothes, it’s about bringing a character to life.
📸 Modeling is an art – It’s about embodying the character and telling a story through movement and expression.
🎥 Confidence is everything – Whether it’s modeling or photography, embracing your vision and believing in it is crucial for success.
✨ Props matter – The right accessories and setting can elevate an image and help bring your creative vision to life.
💡 Embrace your uniqueness – Rob’s journey is proof that staying true to your style and passions will lead to unexpected and exciting opportunities.

🎙️ About Our Guest:
Retro Rob is a model and photographer known for his impeccable vintage style, which draws from iconic Hollywood figures and classic fashion. With a flair for combining retro looks with storytelling, Rob brings a sense of authenticity and emotion to every shoot. From his early days as "Mr. Smooth" in the 80s to his current creative projects, Rob has captivated audiences with his bold, dynamic approach to fashion and photography.

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🎧 Creative Conversations is recorded at Granary Studios and produced by Granary Digital.