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Fashion

Contemporary

Photographers

I have chosen seven of my favourite photos from David’s Celebrity portfolio. The reason I have picked these is because Iam most inspired by them. They stand out the most to me and I feel they are the most eye-catching. I am hugelyinspired by them as they are a high standard example of what I would wish to create.

David Slijper - CelebritiesRESEARCH

David Slijper – Artist AnalysisRESEARCH

Composition

I really like the composition of this

photo and the low angle which it has

been taken from. I feel this was a

successful angle as you are able to

see the majority of the model and the

clothing which is the main subject

matter.

Initial idea and thought process

One of the first things I noticed was the low saturation levels in this photo which I found interesting as

I associated fashion photography with vibrant colour schemes. I really like the neutral colour scheme

which remains throughout the photo.

Light Source

The lighting used for the set of this

photograph appears to be natural

light as the scene is set outside.

Although it appears a spotlight

would’ve been positioned over the

model to create a spotlight and to

help create a shadow.

Focus and perspective

The model doesn’t have direct eye contact with the camera as she appears to be looking downwards

with her head tilted to the side which is positioned and placed rather than an unplanned action shot.

David Slijper – Beauty & Fashion

I have chosen six of my favourite photos from David’s Beauty & Fashion portfolio. The reason I have chosen these

is because they inspire me to take photographs creatively as well as concentrating on many important areas

within photography such as composition, colour and the subject matter.

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David Slijper – Artist AnalysisRESEARCH

Composition

This image has been composed using the rule of

thirds and with a little use of negative space.

Initial idea and thought process

I really liked this photo and felt drawn to it because

of the simplicity of the photo however the meaning

behind it could possibly be very complex and have a

much more meaningful explanation than just a face

in a mirror. I like the fact you can see certain facial

features although this photo doesn’t give away

complete identity of the person.

Light Source

There isn’t a clear direction of light however it

appears that an overhead light has been used to

create a shadow on one side of the model’s face in

the reflection. This image overall has quite a bright

finish and appears as if it was taken in a very light

setting.

Focus and perspective

This photo is really interesting because even though you can’t directly see the model you still remain

to have a strong eye contact with the camera as she appears to be looking straight into the lens.

Fergus Padel - Everyday

I have chosen six of my favourite photos from Fergus’s portfolio. The reason I have chosen these photos is because

they are in a simple setting to how I’m going to start taking my photographs as my project is starting off as a self

portrait shoot. However in the photos below clothes and fashion aren’t the main subject matter although it does

play a small important part. One of the most interesting things I find about looking at Fergus’s photographs is the

use and adaptation of natural light within his shot making a very successful outcome.

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Fergus Padel – Artist AnalysisRESEARCH

Composition

I was unsure when first looking at this photograph whether it had been composed using the rule or

thirds however because the model is the main point of focus she appears slightly more towards the

middle and centre point of the photograph.

Initial idea and thought process

I was initially drawn to this photograph

because of the effect made by the window

light as I thought it improved the photo

overall making it a little more interesting.

Another reason why I was interested in this

photograph is because of the everyday like

location and setting as it looks very

homelike and natural rather than a set up

scene just for the photograph.

Light Source

Natural window/daylight is the main light source in this photo. This is shown by the shadows on the

wall, floor and the model. The shadows created by the window becomes one of the main focal points

because of the interesting pattern that has been made.

Focus and perspective

In this photograph you can see the whole

model and a large area of space around her

however she is making direct eye contact

with the camera making the photo appear

staged rather than natural.

Mel Bles - Layered Portraits

I have chosen five of my favourite photos from Mel’s portfolio. The reason I have chosen these photos is because I

have always been hugely interested in multiple images and layering of photos. It is something which I have often

featured in projects of my own. I would once again like to experiment however this time taking influence from Mel

and including patterns and textures to my work.

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Mel Bles – Artist AnalysisRESEARCH

Composition

This photo appears to be composed as a standard portrait

photo which has then been edited and developed.

Initial idea and thought process

I was immediately drawn to this image because of the use of multiple images which is something

which I have previously used in one of my projects before and really enjoyed and is something which I

would like to experiment with again.

Light Source

It is unclear to detect where a clear amount of light is

coming from or what kind of lighting was used because

the photo has been edited and manipulated in Photoshop.

However it appears that the portrait photo was taken in a

studio beforehand so it is possible that studio lights were

used and one single spotlight would’ve been shone on of

the right side of the model’s face to make it easier when

erasing part of the face in the manipulation process.

Focus and perspective

At a first glance it appears that the model is looking directly

into the camera lens however on more investigation it

appears that they are looking slightly downwards, just

below the camera making the photo become a little more

interesting.

Olivia Fremineau – Layered Filters

I have chosen seven of my favourite photos from Olivia’s portfolio. I have chosen these because I fill that they match

my initial aim and starting point of what I am aiming to achieve. I feel they look simplistic as well as very interesting

with multiple different stories behind each image. I can now look at these photos for inspiration of colour schemes

when creating the set and subject matter for my photographs.

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Olivia Fremineau – Artist AnalysisRESEARCH

Composition

This photo was composed using the use of negative space between and around the objects.

Initial idea and thought process

I really liked this photo because it was different to

what I had previously been looking at within

fashion photography however it was similar to the

kind of photos which I have collected on my visual

mood board and what I had as an idea in mind of

displaying items of clothing to create an outfit.

Light Source

From the way the light is reflecting off of some of

the objects it appears that there was a spotlight

overhead of the tripod projecting light making the

scene brighter and creating a little shadow from

some of the objects onto the background.

Focus and perspective

From this photo I have gathered that the scene was

laid out on a flat surface and the photo was then

taken from an up above angle also known as ‘birds

eye view’ giving the effect of looking down on the

objects.