a picture tells 1000 words...

They say a picture tell 1000 words, so what does this tell? 

I came across this image by simply typing into google 'fairytale fashion shoots'. 

I think that this image shows the divides between society as well as it being a beautiful fashion shoot to show the beauty and contrast of this white dress and this dull shabby environment. 

So what is it that I can see in this image?

This images provokes the thought of how people pretend to be someone and something that they aren't. People dress and show as much outer beauty as they can to hide what is really going on with them. 

Although she is dressed in a beautiful dress, she looks lost and upset sat on that window. Everything around her is breaking down, it looks broken. 

why is she sad?

why is she surrounded by burnt broken dull walls?

what does the dress say about her? 

is it pure because its white? 

is it status?

what is her posture saying? 

Images can show you so much but it just depends on how you read that visual. 

18-06-2013

Tuesday 18th June 2013

So I have had an AMAZING day at work today! We are currently working on a Shirt project and One BC has made some AWESOME shirts. We made a pyramid a few weeks ago which I posted on either here or instagram and it worked out really really well.

I meet Stephanie last week and shes just graduated from Northumbria University and she is coming in to do some work experience so I was with her most of the day and it has been fun having people around! Firstly we took the measurements of the pyramid as we needed to fill two of the spaces so that it was all pure white as we needed to block out the background. We managed to cut it out quite easily, the had part was sticking it onto the lights in which we had to try so many different ways but in the end the trusty old double sided sticky tape did the job. (Oh and some bulldog clips!) 

Then Reeta, Stephanie, Yoshi and I had the fun task of blanking out the rest of the background which involved A LOT of white fabric!!! Hehehe and then the fun part of taking photos happened.

I also set up a One BC instagram so go check it out!! @One_BC on INSTAGRAM! hehehe

Hope you have had as good a day as I 

xoxo

Just a Catch Up!

So I thought that seeming as I haven't been on here in a while, I would update on everything that i have been up to.

My photo shoot for my FMP went really well and I was really happy with the way that it showcased my clothing.

These are just three of the pictures from my photo shoot. I think that they have really shown the skills and hard work that I have put into it. I also have some rather lovely close up shots but I didn't want to bombard with loads of pictures!!!

It also helped having an amazing photographer to do my photo shoot and it looks AMAZING! I personally think, and  love it!! So look her up >> SianHDPhotography

I have also finished the main part of my course!! Yayyy, all that we have to do now is the exhibition and fashion show which is all very very exciting for me. It took me three days to set up my exhibition space and make sure that everything is level.

I will be posting pictures of my exhibition space, however i need to do that off my phone!!!

Sooooo that's whats happened to me and I will be having A LOT of pictures to put up!!!

Melanie Katelin

xo

Photoshoot Inspiration

I was on my facebook account earlier when I came across a few images for a Sherri Hill shoot and I found the minimalistic backgrounds really set the mood of the dress and it did not draw away any attention from the beauty and detail of the garment.

I find this really inspiring and I would like to try and consider doing something like this for my own photoshoot as well as going to places on location. Ideally I would like to take some photos outside of Somerset House. I will be going down to London to visit my friend for the bank holiday and this gives me the perfect opportunity as I think that this will incorporate my inital research for this project.

WOW! How stunning is this shot? I mean you can clearly see all the 3D detail in the dress which is a very important feature! And the minimalistic background just really makes the colour of the dress pop all that much more! I LOVE this and it is my MAIN photography inspiration at this moment in time.

 This picture is clearly taken in the photography studio with the white props place in to add that emphasis! Again I find this really effective and brightens the colour of the dress!

I love this image mainly due to the chair! This is because you have to take a second look as it is just so so simple but effective.

And this final image is just stunning! Not only due to the dress but also due to the background. Nature really is the best prop for this image as it draws such light and beautiful colours. Also LOOK at that dress!! I want one PLEASEEE!!!

Fairy Tale?

I was on my laptop earlier and I came through a picture that I had saved ages ago, this picture...



Fiona Quinn - Rapunzel

I really love how this looks and feels, its just such a different shoot and I think that it is very beautiful and fits in as inspiration to a lot of things even if it is only for the photography style. I think that Fiona Quinn has really represented it well and that you should go to her website and see if you can gain any inspiration from anything else CLICK HERE!. Below is the shoot for Sleeping Beauty and Snow White.



From seeing this image I thought of maybe doing a fairy tale themed concept? But I think I might try to look at darker fairy tales or ones with twists, mainly looking at the Brother Grimm fairy tales as they are the true endings and versions of the stories. This or either looking at the villains as I don't want my FMP to be all fluffy and light, I'd like it to have a twist, I'd like it to have more depth into it.

Anyways, I came across this shoot by Fiona Quinn and I thought that it was quite inspirational (although it is they fluffy kind of tale image) and I thoughts that a quick blog about it would be a good idea :)

Sleeping Beauty

I really love this shot of Sleeping Beauty, I think that it has been cleverly made and I love how she's bleeding on the finger that she has pricked to!

I really love the styling and I overall find this really inspiring.

Fiona Quinn - Sleeping Beauty

Fiona Quinn - Sleeping Beauty

 
Snow White

I really like how this shoot for Snow White, yet how unconventionally it is, it looks more like the evil step-mother don't you think?

The colours are all very bright and vivid and I think the contrast really works.

Fiona Quinn - Snow White

Fiona Quinn - Snow White

I hope that this has been inspiring for any project or just interesting to read and look at :) I have added a link for Fiona Quinn's page.

x

It's going to be busy!

So today is going to be so busy!! I've got to go to college, go doctors and get to my friends house all before 1pm! And that's so we can help each other with our final mini project photoshoot!

I'm excited for it, it's going to be a proper girly day with make overs and dress up and lots and lots of pictures hehe should be fun! And it's for my 'Lynched' project which I will be uploading on here later on tonight when everything is finished!!

Wish me luck

And I hope you having/had a good day too!

Crazy Talent!

Now I've just been on my facebook account and I have just seen the most amazing photo shoot! It is absolutely breath taking. The colours just pop and it looks so colourful I think this may be due to the Frida Kahlo inspiration but anyway its amazing and you need to check it out! The photographer's name is Elspeth Van Der Hole and I will link you to her page HERE<<< CLICK IT! YOU KNOW YOU WANT TOO

I meet Elspeth a few months ago now completely as a coincidence, but as I like her page and have her photography page as a friend, I have noticed how amazing her work is. She did my first photoshoot for me and this is quite a fun and random story. 

I was location scouting for my a place to take my photoshoot for my Cape Project (below) and I went to the Pitcher and Piano in Nottingham just to see if I'd be able to do a photoshoot as it was the perfect location due to the fact that it used to be a church! Anyways, I got told that a photoshoot was taking place already, and as I left there were three girls sat out side and cheekily I  asked whether they would "do a photoshoot for my cape?" and she did and this is a little of what I was sent back.

                         Photographer - Elspeth Van Der Hole, MUA and Model -  Bethany Dobson

I was so pleased and really happy by the way that it had turned out, I felt like it made my garment so much stronger as a piece for my portfolio. To add to that, when I have had any interviews this is my first portfolio sheet and the interviewers mention how well made and professional it all looks and that just makes me feel so proud of my work and I really have to thank this girl for everything that she has done! Hopefully in the future I will be working with her on some more projects as I think she is amazing!! 

But ENOUGH about me, LOOK at these pictures and let me know what you think!! I know you will TOTES agree!!!! LOVE IT...

The project was done by 2nd year Nottingham Trent students for their conceptual project - "Styling Elective" and this shoot may be used by Nottingham Council to promote the Tropical House! Fingers crossed that it does as if I saw this I would definitely want to go and check this place out! I mean imagine just sitting there just for a little while, it would be complete paradise in the middle of a busy city!

Photographer - Elspeth Van Der Hole

MUA & Model - Becki Knight

Rachel Thom
Melahat Uskuri
Kirsten Tinkler
Sophie Thompson
Shweta Shah

Dress - Monsoon

Jacket - Cow

Jacket - Cow        Top - Riess        Headband (just seen) made by Melahat Uskuri

This is actually a reflection of the water!!! WOW!  Twin Set - Topshop

Twin Set - Topshop

Dress- French Connection

Dress - French Connection

 So I know what I think but let me know what you think!!

One Dress, Loads of designs!

WOW! I have found a totally fun and futuristic designer!!! Franck Sorbier created this dress which was just plain white and then projected different designs on to this one dress and I just love how different and beautiful they all are!!

I totally had to leave my work just to show this because I think its amazing!

Here is the show and a few of my favourite!! ENJOY!

UNLUCKY DIP!!

So I have started my final mini project for college before it gets serious!! Final Major Project starts next month, eeeeeeeeek!!!! 

Last week we started an illustration project named Unlucky Dip, it says it all doesn't it? There were 3 boxes and you had to collect an envelope from each box which contained your word, style and designer. I got Book, Futuristic and Markus Lupfer. So currently I am researching all of my words and its quite fun although I was to start off with slightly disappointed with my designer as i had no idea who he was and i couldn't find him on my phone all i could see were jumpers and i was like GREAT!!! but I've surprised myself, I've changed my attitude and realised he fits into my project perfectly especially with his metallic range and I actually like him... WOOOOOP.

And here are my favourite of his designs. Hope you like them as much as I do now, and i have totally learned to be a bit more open minded!! Now I had better go and do my sketchbook

White Out

For college my fashion brief for the Christmas holidays was 'White Out', I had to re-create a males shirt using 3 key words. Mine were Death, Decadence and Serene.

Here are a few pictures from my photo shoot, feel free to let me know what you think! :)