Above is the initial contact sheet from my second, more fashion forward art student photoshoot. As seen above I experimented with using both my pink and blue backdrop but during the editing process I decided to use the photo with the pink backdrop incase I decided to display both art student stereotypes as a diptych. If I did decided to do this I felt that there would be a greater sense of contrast if the images had different background colours and the different coloured backgrounds connote ideas of masculinity and femininity, the first scruffy art student is more masculine and the second more fashion conscious art student is more feminine. When shortlisting the photos I also decided against using photos from the second outfit I used because I liked that the blue of the fluffy monster’s inc backpack would work well with the blue background of another images if I decide to use it as part of a diptych.

Here are the shortlisted photos from my fashion forward art student photoshoot. I selected these images because I felt that they captured the bubbly nature of the instagram active, stylish art student. As stated in my planning post I experimented with miming taking selfies and I shortlisted one of these images (above, centre). I edited these photos by cropping them as appropriate, increasing the brightness and contrast and slightly adjusting the levels. I also used the spot healing tool to remove any distracting blemishes and using the brush tool to smooth out the background as my pink backdrop was very wrinkled, even after ironing it as I couldn’t use the iron on too higher setting as I was at risk of melting the vinyl.

Above is the initial contact shoot from my first art student shoot. I made the decision before conducting the shoot to only use my blue backdrop because I felt that the maroon colour of my hoodie would clash with the pink background. I also felt that the masculine connotations of the colour blue would work better with my scruffy artist look. I also decided to wear no makeup for this shoot despite including an image of dark lipstick in my mood board because I felt that this was more realistic as I don’t really wear makeup on the days when I am home just doing art. I experimented in the shoot with different poses although they are relative predicable and similar, I am assessing a hypothetic piece of art, mixing paint and miming making brush strokes.

I shortlisted these images for my scruffy art student shoot because I felt that these three images depicted three different moments and feelings I experience when painting or working on a piece of art. The first image depicts a sense of contentment and flow, I sometimes experience this when I really get into the flow of a piece, although this doesn’t happen very often. The second image depicts a sense of concentration which is definitely something I experience often, when working at home my family often make fun of my frowning concentration face. The last image depicts a moment of pause where I appear to be considering what colour to use of what action to take next, this image really shows of the colours in my water colour palette nicely. In the editing process I cropped the images as a appropriate and adjusted the brightness, contrast and levels. I also used the spot healing tool to remove a large blemish on my chin.

Above is the contact sheet from my beauty queen photoshoot. I experimented with different poses and expressions although they were all rather similar so it would fit with the format of an official title holder photoshoot that I discussed in my planning post for this shoot. The hand on hips poses with the big smile were an attempt to capture the all-american beauty queen persona but the images just came out looking silly and pantomimic so I decided not to use them, after all the project was about trying to capture a slightly exaggerated version of myself rather than someone else altogether. I found the process of this shoot really enjoyable although walking to and from the camera to check the images as set off the shutter in a full length ballgown with many petticoats proved both difficult and time consuming.

Here are my shortlisted photos from this shoot. I selected these images because they both capture a flattering, exaggerated version of me without being garish or pantomimic. I edited these photos by cropping them in a way that framed the figure nicely as well as showing off the volume of the skirt an my full title printed on the sash. I also increased the contrast, brightness, colour saturation and levels. I used the spit healing tool to remove any blemishes as my skin was not very good on the day that I conducted this shoot. I smoothed out the back drop as there were still some wrinkles even after attempting to iron the vinyl. I personally think that I will use the image on the right because I felt that it is both flattering, serious and dignified which was something I wanted to capture in this portrait.

Above is the contact sheet from my second angry feminist shoot. As you can see, similarly to the previous shoot I experimented with both blue and pink backdrops. And again, similarly to the previous shoot I decided to use the pink backdrop because this element of the feminist stereotype is slightly more “lady-like” and socially acceptable than the previous and the pink background connotes this. I used two of my favourite books on feminism, “Art and Feminism” and “The Art of Reflection” I also wore my graphic tee which has the quote “Feminism is the radical notion that women are people.” printed on it. I also used a empty costa cup to achieve a sort of college student hipster vibe.

I experimented with different facial expression and poses to give an sense of “being done with your misogynistic bull” vibe. I tried many over the top, “in the middle of a heated debate” looks but I felt that some of the more subtle aloof eyeballs or disapproving side glances were more effective and less pantomimic.  Bellow are the two image I shortlisted for final from this shoot. I selected the image on the right because I felt that the raised eyebrow and 3/4 angle of the face gave a sense of being knowledgable and aloof. I selected the image on the right because the expression paired with the titled head gives a reasonable air of being annoyed and frustrated without being over the top.

I edited these photo by cropping them as appropriate, at the top of the thigh to match with my previous outcomes. I increased the brightness and contrast as well as the colour saturation. I used the brush tool on photoshop to get rid of some distracting blemishes as my skin was not very clear on the day of the shoot. I slightly smoothed out the background, similarly to the editing process of the first feminist shoot.