Photo Shoot!!

Below I have two posts of my photography work that I've done for my collection:

The dismantled saddle pictures are some of my favourites due to the detail and colour of the leather. When taking my pictures, I went to a series of locations to gain a broader variety of images for my final project. I used a catwalk model called Camille to portray my collection, so I could gain some perspective on its final outcome.

The research I did prior to the photo shoot was essential in the locations I chose. For example, the styling of Camille's hair and make up had to be multi-funtional should I of chosen to do an indoor or outdoor shoot. This was down to the unpredictable weather of late. Luckily, on the day the weather was great and we got to shoot outside. We went to a number of locations to get the best backgrounds to compliment the outfits.

I've also included the studio work I've done, this shows a dismantled saddle on its transition into becoming part of my collection.

I hope you enjoy my photos.....

Photo Shoot!!

(Saddle piece, with hobble skirt. i really like the surrounding areas as the saddle piece is quite fitting.)

(trying new poses.)

(natural surroundings, with surreal piece.)

(Trying the hat as a prop.)

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(I really like this image, the silhouette of the outfit is really nice.)

(some of the surroundings to use)

(Different angles of the outfit.)

(I took this before the shoot for research of where some images would look good.)

(Walking as if on catwalk.)

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(This garment isn't what I made but i believe i should create something with fringing as it compliments the other garments.)

(I think the model looks brilliant in this photo, and the lighting works really well.)

(One of my favourite photos taken.)

(with this photo i decided to portray the saddle only so covered the model with underwear and hold up stockings for an extra something.)

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(My personal favourite of the three.)

(Saddle with fringing.)

Photography of dismantled saddle!

(I really like the colours within this image.)

(The texture in this image is really nice.)

(I like the detail in this image.)

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(This is my favourite of these images, I am hoping to use this for my business cards also.)

Future Plans!

Once I have completed my foundation degree, I'm hoping to do internships/work experience to further my career. I think this is the best path for me considering it's such a competitive industry.

I'm looking at different areas of fashion; areas I've not yet learned about to expand my knowledge and skill.

Royal Wedding!

I'm so glad I got to watch the Royal wedding, an iconic piece of history which will define the era.

My excitement was always 'I can't wait to see the dress' and the sheer beauty and elegance of it did not disappoint. I was first of all pleased to hear that the gown was designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, as the McQueen fashion house is a huge inspiration to my own work. The Ivory gown with lace applique is simply stunning and perfect for a modern day Princess.

Inspiration!

This image, is really beautiful and is what I would like to portray with my photos.

Inspiration!

Comparison of 1902 oil canvas showing poise inspired 1997 haute couture collection.

Extreme Beauty- the body transformed!

http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Extreme_Beauty/body_transformed_images.htm

I went to this exhibition in manchester and found it really inspirational.

I also recently found the book which has helped me a great deal with research into my contextual studies work.

Fashion at the edge also a book thats inspired me...

Inspirational videos!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_91sA7iQJ8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHpEnNQbqOo&feature=related

Second year portfolio boards!!

Here are my final portfolio boards for my Foundation degree, I have used both photoshop and materials working into them. 

Research board...

Using some images I found within my research, this board concludes my overall vision for my final collection.

Customer/target market....

I created two boards for this part of my portfolio....

Horse riders: as I'm recreating a saddle it seems very fitting to use this image, it shows an interest from the customer. It has an alternative theme with a dark carnival approach, I hope this may show an insight to the couture market.

(re-uploaded on its side)

Antlers: This board shows a dark interest and shows a couture market from the unwearable head piece.

Colour ways and colour board.....

Both these boards show the initial colour scheme I would like to use and also shows textures that will hopefully be conveyed in my final collection.

Collection Theme...

This board shows both the horse theme and the carnival like influence that has been running through my research. I would like this to convey in my final collection.

Illustration board....

This is an illustration I recreated then enhanced using photoshop, it has strong elements of the theme, research and customer.

Design Development....
This board represents the design development throughout the process. I have used materials on top of the original board due to me working on the stands and the fact that my designs are not final. This is a look I would like to achieve. including key elements of my final collection and personal ideas for hair make up etc.










Flat drawings....
As I haven't finalised my collection this is a brief insight into some outfits I have think will look best.