Fashion Photography- Evaluation

The focus of the photographs with the model are clear which enhances the sharpness and shows each aspect of the props used in the background to create a sense of modern style yet it brings to your attention of what type of historical period the photographer was trying to mirror. The fairness of the models skin is made to look like a mannequin and the flash helps the look as it highlights the facial feature and the position of her body.

The cast of the shadow behind her body creates depth which enhances her curves which stands out in a controlled way without taking the attention away from the vintage props in the background. Some of the lines in the photo are straight in which makes the photograph look more structured, the machinery in the background impersonates the curves of the model and in a way allow a sense of femininity, strength and power. The use of the space in both images are cramped and cluttered which could represent her life messy but controlled.

The texture of the photographs would feel like suede its tough, soft but when you put water on it, it shrinks and the softness fades. Both images use the same tone and highlights if you look at the models face you'll see the the highlights are symmetrical; both of her cheeks are lighter than the the colour of her thighs.

When you look at the way the model is positioned  you'll notice the darkness of a shadow that outlines her curvaceous body which gives the photograph depth and a sense of style, the same method applies with the shadow of the chair on the being manipulated on the wall in the background. With all four of the photographs you'll notice that they all have the same tones and colours, almost similar to the sepia filter used in Ziegfeld Follies in his vintage fashion work in the 1920's, which is what I wanted to show in my work.

The composition you'll notice that the rule of three was initiated in each of the 4 photographs, it more noticeable in the second photograph of the male model, he isn't centred purposely to keep in line with which way the graffiti is positioned on the wall. Using the rule of three method in my photographs makes my work look more professional.

 The lighting in the first two photographs are natural no artificial lights were used, however in the second two photos I used a reflector which enabled me to get a a drop shadow behind the model. The lighting in all the photographs help highlight certain  aspects of the models facial features and bodily figure.