Beauty And Brains

These photographs are towards my A - Level photography coursework. I have chosen the broad theme of portraits as that is what I have a high interest in, especially fashion photography from being inspired by amazing photographers such as Tim Walker, Lara Jade and Nick Knight. 

These group of photographs have a purposeful fashion feel to them as well as being natural to an extent. 

I have given them the title of 'Beauty and brains' as I wanted to portray that education can have a fashionable and beauty side to the students and not just the original stereotypical thought of a nerdy intelligent student.

Illusions

These photographs went towards my AS Level photography exam piece. 
We were given the theme of 'covert and obscured' in which we were allowed to explore it in any way that we wanted to. 

I chose to explore it using people as my main focus and use obvious and those which are not as such. This group of photographs have a purposeful illusion theme which aims to 'obscure' reality.

Domestic Violence

From the given theme of 'Covert and Obscured' I was influenced into researching and exploring domestic violence as it is more than often hidden from society and kept 'behind closed doors'. 

The concept of this image is that the right hand side is perfect with makeup hiding the obvious signs of domestic violence, which from research I found that most women do (not to be stereotypical) as they feel that makeup acts as a mask and is easier to hide their problems.

Whereas, the left side shows all the signs and physical affects which are the outcomes of physical abuse. To create this look, my friend who is currently training in theatrical makeup.

Finally, the viewpoint which I have taken the image at is of those of which a mugshot in a detective case would be and the reason why I done it this way is because I wanted to make it seem as if the domestic violence has been found out and they are investigating what has been happening.

Model: Flora

Make Up: Elena

Ballet Silhouettes

I wanted to create an elegant feel to show the beauty of such an feminine and elegant sport. I decided to do them in a form of Silhouettes as it enhances the well practiced and perfected shapes. Also, I was able to highlight the features of her face to make it not look like an ordinary silhouette and show that there is some personality within the photographs.

Model: Lana