Connecting Essay One

This fashion photograph is in black and white which links to the monochrome trend which apparent in todays society but also shows the 50s look. The model can be seen in the centre of the composition with a rigid posture making her appear almost plastic. However the use of the directional lighting shows the form as well as showing the audience that this is a 3D subject and defining specific facial features such as the cheek bones and her jaw line. The model can be seen to be smoking a cigarette which in the 50s would show sophistication and independence. Also when looking at the clothing, they appear to fairly masculine due to the blazer like coat. This is therefore showing an alternative type of fashion photography as stereotypically women are shown to be feminine by having them wearing figure hugging dresses to show their female body features.

This is an example of my own work and it is part my exploration of commercial fashion photography. The model can be seen in the centre of the composition, looking directly at the camera. This i feel allow the audience to connect with the model as he is seen to be looking at them. This photograph is in black and white which gives it the 50s look as well as fitting with the current monochrome trend. When looking at the models posture, he appears to show sophistication and independence as well as power. The sense of him having power can also be seen through the masculine clothing in which he is wearing which carries connotation of power and authority.











Both of these photographs connect as they both create a 1950s look by being in black and white along with the dark clothing adding the current monochrome  trend to both of the photographs. Also both models in each photograph show a sense of independence and sophistication. This is shown in the first photograph by the women holding a cigarette and having a very strong posture and in the second photograph this is shown by the model looking directly at the camera, having a strong posture and wearing clothing with connotation of power and authority.