AD206 Photoshoot and styling

Photoshoot / Styling Project

This module entails working alongside a photographer to produce and create work suitable to be included in my portfolio for interview.


Points I need to consider are:

• Do I use Lolita and Anh Mao dresses.
• Think about styling, in studio/ location???
• Presentation and choice of photos.

First of all I need to present my ideas i.e. what set or what initial ideas I have for location if any to my photographer discussing any thoughts or suggestions or professional opinions they may have to contribute. I may want too look at renaissance imagery and paintings which may influence or spark an idea as to how I want to shoot my garments. Not only do I need to consider this but the hair, makeup, jewellery and general styling of the garments.

I've started by collecting a range of images that inspire me maybe a minimum of 10-20 ideas and i have fully annotated my thoughts.

I also need to include images within my written evaluation discussing who i am, how I like to design evidence my abilities and strenghths and overall evaluate working alongside my photographer, so will need to document the whole process so that I am able to do this.

I chose to work with one of the FdA Photographer's Calum and I initially met with him on 24th February, and discussed the possibilities. I decided too use both my Anh Mao dress and Lolita to create a strong visual representaion of my work for interview.
At this meeting we planned to do the shoots on the following dates:

• Complete my first shoot for Lolita dress 4th March.
• Complete Anh Mao photoshoot 10th March.

Below are some images that I have looked at and collected so far: 

This is a caption from the film Atonement and I think works really well to compliment the style of this backless dress.

These images of Kate Winslet by Mario Testino for Vogue magazine are a great example of how best to photograph a backless dress as a feature. The powerful, and strong feel portrayed in these images works really well in a very feminine way. These are two poses I can experiment with in my own shoot to see if I can create the same effect.

I have considered styling and the style of makeup I wish to have and I think I want to go for a very simple look with emphasis to the eyes natural but so the eye is drawn in to the models face.

Here I have looked at one of my favourite artists Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, I love the natural and calm effect portrayed in his art the poses are always very simple, which is something I really enjoy.

This is another image I found on Deviant Art, I love the composition and set up of this image it’s very calm and thoughtful and very childlike. I think the subtle use of colour work really well.

This image reflects a very innocent and childlike reflection, the cutesy pos and set up of the image works well for the style of the garment this company sells, and tells its story effectively.

The look I want to portray in my images for my 'Princess Lolita' dress is a very simple, childlike innocent image. I love the pose used in this photograph the way her feet are positioned turned in together and the accessories also work well collectively.