Tuesday 13 May 2014

Rianna Phillips' Test Shoot

Today Grace and myself carried out a test photo shoot for Rianna's look book. We booked the photography studio and were given a quick induction, although I have my own camera and have mainly been the designated camerawoman for Unit X, I was quite daunted in the studio. This led to myself and Grace both taking turns in taking the photographs whilst the other would direct the model and help dress/ swap props for the shoot.

We both felt that the photographs that were produced on location rather than in the studio were much more successful. However we did agree on that there needed to be more than one 'look', after the test shoot we researched further into outfits that we would like the potential model to wear for the final look book. After the test shoot we were able to make more intelligent, precise decisions about styling, as we now knew what did not work. This was also the case for hair, make-up and accessories.

The Perspex and foil backdrop we had designed worked much better for product shots rather than a backdrop for the model, as there was just simply too much going on. Grace and I both discussed that we would benefit from having larger Perspex, film and foil sections in order for this to truly interpret our idea to its full potential. In future we will be more prepared and have a more concise concept.


The imagery that we produced on the day will be handed in for submission, however as Rianna's work is confidential, I cannot post the outcome via blog.

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