My Final Magazine Cover.
Firstly I edited the image using photoshop levels and curves tools, adding a mask and creating several layers. I then added a mask and enlarged the image. I wanted the image to be large enough to slightly go into the title of the magazine so made sure it was large enough. I then added all the text and the barcode.
I am really pleased with how it turned out and think the colours, the image and the title all work well together.
I decided to go with the name “ICONIC” as it was my favourite, quite popular in the poll I did and thought it reflected the look of the images and the style of magazine I was going for. “POISE” was another popular choice but I thought it suited an older/sophisticated audience and didn’t reflect the audience for my magazine.
I think this is the best image for the cover, I tried another one which I have put in my sketchbook but didn’t feel it worked as well.
I am so pleased with how this has turned out :)
FLY ON THE WALL.
After having a discussion with barry about the street style aspect of my project he mentioned the idea of “Fly on the wall”. I then thought about the idea of taking pictures without the subject knowing. This may add a naturalistic approach and depth to my street style photography. Therefore I have been looking at fly on the wall street style images for inspiration :)
I have decided to create an entirely separate blog for this project as I want it to be separate. Here is the link: http://fashionphotographystyling.tumblr.com/
Statement of intent for Self Identified Brief:
Having a love of fashion and fashion magazines since a child I have always wanted to work in fashion. After enjoying and doing well in the photography project I have decided to focus on fashion photography and styling for my self identified project.
My aim is to produce:
- Mood boards and story boards of chosen trends
- Complete several photo shoots for my chosen trends/themes
- Present my shoots in a magazine spread
- Also do the same with street -style photography, perhaps shooting on the streets of Manchester…
These are just my first few ideas but I am really excited about this project :)
TASK
In this project you need to improve on your skills that you already have and create your own work while still being able to follow the criteria and pass the assessment, get your ideas and inspiration from different sources, and express your ideas through your artwork
Pass 1. Get all the info you need from lots of different places, (books, internet contacting people) show the planning behind you’re work.
Pass 2. Research different idea-generating methods and explore which are the best for you and why.
Pass3. Use the idea-generating methods why you used them, document your work through out the project and the final work.
Pass4.
Being able to talk about what you want to do, to a range of different people and still get your idea across in the way they understand.
M1.have a good quality of written work making it easy to read so that It is understandable.
M2. Produce a high level of work and show how it has changes from the original idea to what you have come up with, being able to explain your work with other people.
D1. To create the artwork to a high level and show that you have done it on your own using knowledge you have found.
EVIDENCE.
A full Tumblr blog, work sheets an A3 sketchbook & art ready for display.
Self Identified Project
“Self Identified brief” - Date Issued: 23/1/12
Completion Date: 30/3/12
For the next 11 weeks we are going to be completing a self identified project of our choice, relating to our possible specialism/career choice. I have put together this collage on paint as a collection of the things that are inspiring me at the moment:
- Twiggy, Marylin and old hollywood - Hollywood glamour - Cecil Beaton’s photography
- Black and white photographs in general
- Fashion photography and street style photography and blogs
- Beautiful buildings and architecture
- Film photography.
