Editorial Shoot 2

Here are the images from the second and last shoot for the Editorial section of this unit. Originally, I was going to take these photographs at the same location as the first shoot, Netley Abbey, but we couldn't get there. We had to think of somewhere close by that would portray the same mood and feel as before, so we thought of the old cemetery by Southampton Common. This graveyard is overgrown, with a chilling feel to it. I had to be careful with the models and the images as I did not want to be disrespectful. I took all of the images myself, as I felt more confident with the camera after the shoot before. I styled the models, and completed the hair and makeup for both models by myself. I didn't want to get an assistant for this shoot, as I wanted to challenge myself and work hard to keep inside the time limits. My models for this shoot were Lucy Allen-Baines and Laura Stew, who are very similar looking, which would work to my advantage. I wanted the images to be haunting and creepy, but also fashionable, edgy and stylish. I think I managed to create this, by taking advantage of the location. We took some photos in the front part of the cemetery which is well kept, and almost resembles something out of Alice In Wonderland with all of the bushes trimmed perfectly. These photos looked really good as they were edgy but mysterious at the same time. We moved around the graveyard, taking photos as we went, and using different parts of the location. This allowed me to get a range of images, rather than many of the same. My model's worked really well together and complimented one another. They almost look scary standing next to each other, as the makeup is quite dark and sinister. I think I found it most difficult getting the models in sunlight so the lighting was good, but not too much in their eyes as it would cause them to squint. I took many of the photos from below to help this, but to also enhance the feeling that these models are superior and stronger than the viewer, making them want to be the same and buy their products. This editorial is similar to the first due to the old, ruined locations contrasting the new, fresh, edgy models, and complimenting each other. I think that these photos work really well and I am very pleased with them.