50's and 60's Fashion Photography

Going back to my original idea of using shadows to portray a different effect on the model, this is a great combination of the two, fashion photography from the 50's and 60's and using shadows. This photograph has used lighting and contrast in an amazing way to  get the shadows to stand out and really be seen on the models skin. Have a floral dress makes it look as though she is wearing an all in one suit, whereas if you look carefully you can see it is just shadows on the models neck and arms.  The photographer has used lighting straight infront of the model to get the best light on her as possible, keeping the background completely black makes it obvious that the model is the main focus and makes her stand out even more.

http://www.tonguechic.com/articles/701-Chic-CODE-Party-Retro-Revival 

I saw this photograph and fell in love with it, just the primary colours somehow on top of one another making the brightest red stand out. You can tell by just looking at the image that it is from the 50's, by the models stance, make-up and clothing. The photographer has taken this photograph very carefully to make sure the model stands out and doesn't just get sucked into the background with the other colours. I believe they have done this by bring her close to the camera so she is he focus point and the biggest object in the frame, and also having the light coming from straight ahead making her face and dress brighter than the originally would be. 

http://cardinalthecolor.blogspot.com/2009/06/vintage-fashion-photography.html

I like this photograph because it doesn't look like it has been planned, and it doesn't look like it is a photoshoot. Its looks as though they have just gone for a walk in the park and a friend has taken a picture of another friend. The lighting doesn't look like it has set up it looks like sunlight which is a nice effect. I believe it has been set up but it looks natural. The neutral colours in this picture really makes the picture seem calm and doesn't really make anything stand out very much. The only reason you can tell the model is the focus point is because she is wearing mainly white so you can see her more from all the browns in the background, also she is closer to the camera so therefore the largest thing in the image.

http://missfashionvictim.blogspot.com/

This picture is very extraordinary, it has been taken in a very interesting way making the model look almost as tall as the elephants, making everything the same colour except for the model is really clever making her the focus point, also having her leaning on the elephants makes it seem like she is the main person in the picture and the elephants are just a back drop and unimportant. The lighting in this picture is directed straight onto the model making the white strip of her dress stand out the most, also having light going onto parts of the elephants really accentuates that they are there but as its not the whole of them that are highlighted still does not give them the main focus. http://www.wornthrough.com/2010/01/11/avedon-fashion-photography-exhibit-in-detroit/

Fashion Photography

I have chosen Fashion Photography from the 50's and 60's for my topic in A2 photography. I have chosen this topic as I am very interested in Fashion and I think Fashion Photography from the 50's and 60's is amazing, and it shows a creativity that we don't see that much any more in Photography. I think it has a great way of using make-up and clothing from the 50's and 60's to really get across what generation and year it is. 
My initial idea for my A2 photography was to use shadows to create an effect on the models face that is original and very interesting. Using different materials for example 'chicken wire' 'lace table cloths' etc against either the sun or a light would create an effect of patterns on the models face. After trying this idea I decided it would not work as the sunlight in England is limited, and getting the same effect off a light was impossible. After searching the world of Fashion photography I chose photography from the 50's and 60's was very interesting and looked amazing, therefore I wanted to try and create the same effect but in the modern day. I did my Personal Study and found this looked amazing and worked really well. Therefore I am going to do Fashion Photography from the 50's and 60's.