Fashion Photoshoot and review

 

 

 After the making of our garments we were then instructed to photograph our pieces. We had to focus on certain aspects when photographing our finished work on our models - such as the lighting, ensuring the best light is key for creating dramatic effect or just capturing the garment in full light (So the work is shown off to its fullest.) Another element we had to look at was composition and body position of the models. These two things can effect the outcome of the photograph and can help portray a narrative to the shot (if this is intended.) When photographing my own fashion shots I kept in mind a word, emotion or narrative I wanted the image to show. For instance I felt my headpiece was a bold piece and not only because it covers the entire head - but because it is very symmetrical and reminds me of a tribal headpiece. Furthermore my model wore only black which made the brown headpiece stand out immediately on here - it made the work more striking and draws our eyes within the space that the piece outlines.

 

Above is my favourite piece because it is so bold. Firstly the composition places the model right in the centre of the frame - her body position spreads out and extends her entire body throughout the frame. In addition the book shelves give the shot symmetry and also creates a natural lead up to the girl in the centre. Another aspect I like about this image is the girl's black clothes camouflage into the carpet but the headpiece stands out in the middle of the shot - furthermore I like the extra colours of the books which surround her. The pose that I instructed the model to stand works well because it creates this narrative which connects to smaller details - such as the black skull book (in her right hand) which works well with her dark attire making the overall scene mysterious and magical. Lastly, I like the lighting in this photograph. The light orb on the left hand side and the ripples on her clothes break up the image. It adds to the enchanting gaze of the model (again adding well to the narrative.)

 

 

This photograph is of a headshot - I did this to display just the head piece because this is what I am trying to display through my photographs. I really like this particular image, firstly because of the colour palette. There have only been a few colours:  which are the black and white background and of her clothes and hair. The brown in the headpiece stands out more because of this. In addition because she is in the middle of the frame this is where I look first. I also like this image because it's so simple but yet powerful. The model is making direct eye contact to the camera and therefore the headpiece personifies this bold emotion too.

 

For this shot I wanted to use the spiral shape of the lockers and the strips in this structure. Although this photograph doesn't show my garment off very well I like that the different composition I tried. I decided to have the model in motion in order to capture movement within the photograph. I like the segregation of black and white in this image two because it means our eyes have to work harder to explore all the depths of the photograph. I feel this image has a strong story because the girl is circling away from the camera.

 

 

This image I really like because of the two sides of colour which break the frame into two. One half shows the plain white wall whereas the second half shows texture of the background (contrast between light and dark) the model appears in the centre of the frame again and so we follow the natural line (that splits the frame) towards the model and therefore the headpiece. I like this image also because it is very soft. It is a casual photograph - the girl is leaning up against the wall and her shadow cushions her body. I feel her body position work well, in particular her head which is turned away from her natural gaze (ahead) but to the camera.

I decided to use the fire extinguishers in this shot because of the red colour - most of the photographs that I have taken feature black and white so I wanted to in cooperate this striking colour within in the shot. Furthermore there are many symbolic connotations that these fire extinguisher have to the image (e.g protector or fire or danger etc.) I feel that the model body position is very soft however is as bold as the red. Even though her body sits behind the extinguisher, the head garment (and the model) still drives this shot as it sits in the middles of the frame. To improve this image I could crop out some of the extra space on the sides and brighten the image so the colours are more vibrant (the red needs to really pop out as does the head piece.)

Above are two different versions of the same scene - I took many different shots of each of the images and the ones of this post are just a select few that I feel work well. I photographed the scene above because the cardboard - this pile of cardboard boxes worked well in matching the colour of the head piece and demonstrated that it was made out of paper. Therefore this could potential promote my paper garment. I like how the model is leaning over the boxes connecting her to this feature and keeping this concept attached to her through the extension of her hands.

Above are three more shots taken in the library and a fourth headshot - these photographs are close ups of the model's faces and mid body. I decided to include these because I feel each of these are interesting. For instance the last photograph has very bright lighting which spotlights the garment and model and makes them the brightest element of the shot. I also like how the girl is looking towards the source of light and away from the camera. It makes her appear more shy (compared to the shots with eye contact) and more of a daydreamer - which is a beautiful idea.

These two shots were inspired by a fashion photographer that photographed a series of images from over head of the model creating interesting shapes with her body.

Review for Fashion and Textiles Pathway

I have never been that interested in Fashion and textiles but I actually really enjoyed this week fashion pathway. Most of the week was spent creating our ideas which I liked; it was very practical. However at some times I felt a bit unsure at what I was going to do but by the end of the week I was happy with the outcome.  The headpiece that I made was just as I had envisioned and the photographs that I took with my models made the paper garment look very beautiful. When I was making the final piece lots of people thought it reminded them of a judge’s wig because it has this shape, others really like the piece because it was so simple and it reminded them of a tribal head piece. I agreed with this and decided to have some tribal inspired poses in my photo shoot to develop from this idea.  

I got a lot of feedback for the sample I created and used widely within the 3d collage and illustration task. People liked the sample and my illustrative designs I did for this part, although I couldn’t carry this through any further I decided to use the collages from this day to inspire my photo shoot. After doing all the tasks on the fashion pathway, I found out it isn’t for me as I’m not that enthusiastic about creating garments however I did enjoy the tasks I did and I liked the development period. In one week we explored early stages of designing to a finished piece (on in three days.) We did so much and I found out that I liked making things practically and experimenting with different materials. I really liked the second day when we made the 3D collages because we were able to create and explore different outcomes and making garments that were completely unconventional was new and exciting.