Right , where do I start... Well more precisely how do I start? I guess I should begin with the fact that this is the first time I've done photographs like this... Ever, and I mean ever. If I was to compare it to anything; It was like trying to ride a bike for this first time ever without stabilizers, exhilarating but petrifying. I should probably first fill you in with the current unit I'm doing now, instead of making you second guess yourself.
At this moment in time I'm in the middle of my 3D Unit. Its a fashion unit, in which our (The college groups) task is to record a three dimensional object either an item of Clothing, Material and or accessories in It's own appealing and unique way.
I don't know about others on the course, but me personally I've never really had to worry about making a garment look 3D in a photograph before. It's not exactly my thing per-say, not that I dislike this unit it's just different; which isn't a bad thing.
I now I will fill you in with my idea, including everything else it entails. I plan to use just one of the above garments repeatedly, the skirt; hand made (A mixture of mine and my mothers work, make shift and simple). I am aiming to achieve two different looks with this skirt, making it more appealing and show the versatility of the fabric.
I have certainly included my ever evolving and ever changing skills as a young photographer ...
Look/ Idea 1 ( See above photograph for visual assistance) I aim to create a dream like atmosphere with hints of romance thrown into the mix. To do this idea, I worked with creams and pastels; to contrast against the type of netting the skirt is made out of. I used a light smooth top with a hint of baby pink, the jewelry made the outfit and took it to the next level, only adding to the feel and not hindering. So why not pearls? The very meaning of elegance, woman hood and romance shrunken down into an object... A pearl. Naturally I thought of several ways to incorporate them in this shoot. I am not naturally gifted with hairdressing skills nor would I know who to go to for such a thing, so I was lead towards incorporating them altogether as a necklace. A hint of flowers would again add depth to the outfit? So why the hell not! As for the setting... This was honestly my fall back location, but I adore it all the same, it was warm and inviting (I don't just mean atmosphere wise... I fogged up when I walked into that conservatory after coming from the harsh morning air).
As for idea 2, I'd rather keep you waiting to hear my thought on it after I have completed shoot 1 for it ^-^
Enjoy the rest of the photographs.
Good job Molly!
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