As a visual artist, Gilbert is a purist who insists on authenticity in his images. “It is not technically difficult to make a good photo,” he says, “but an exceptional photo requires emotion and this can only occur when the photographer engages with his model.” It is the emotional element of his work that makes the viewer look again at the photo and discover more. It is the unique energy of his images that has captivated his fashion clients and sets his work apart.