My best images:

Evaluation:

In conclusion, my first photoshoot for this final project was fairly successful, yet not as successful as I had hoped it would be. The main limitations of this shoot were the setting and location, as well as the clothing. Due to my main artist focus being Helmut Newton, I aimed to carry out a shoot exhibiting similar ideas through sophisticated clothing and including a handbag as it resembles Newton’s ideas of glamour, yet also effectively ties into Yayoi Kusama, and this is one of her most important aspects as she collaborated with fashion brands. Despite the limitations of my photoshoot, overall I think it still works well in my final project a it directly ties into themes of fashion and femininity.

What went well:

• Has outdoor settings – lots of Newton’s images were taken in urban settings as natural lighting provides a variety of tones.
• Clothing and accessories to an extent – subjects presented as glamourous and chic, which links to Helmut Newton.
• Good lighting – not too light and not too dark, creates a heavy contrast allowing the outcomes to appear more dramatic.

Areas to improve:

• Low camera angles in the images do not present women as powerful, it presents them as weak and vulnerable.
• Clothing and accessories to an extent – Helmut’s subjects often wore provocative outfits such as tailored suits and leather jackets. We resembled the high fashion outfits but not in the same way Newton does, I don’t think I look as glamorous and feminine.