to respond to topic of femininity, i have done research, looking into femininity to understand stereotypical values in women, as well as how women are usually portrayed in art and in photographs. having done this research, as well as gaining knowledge from my personal experience, creating a mood board etc. i have came to a conclusion i would like to portray this stereotypical view on women that society has. meaning the effect i would like to achieve is almost an exaggerated look onto femininity. as i came across the fact women are very closely linked to nature, i would preferably chose an outdoor location.
I have looked at photographs of women in nature, but once i was researching different locations the most popular locations that came up were the sea, flower fields and forest. looking into each specific location i have came across an article of the significance of the forest and it’s deeper meaning in books, history and art. what i found interesting is how forests are often mentioned as a ferry-like locations, where even in novels or children’s books they are a representation of magic and wonder. in many plays and other forms of arts, forests or woods are a sense of mystery and secret, however also a symbol of romance. this idea of romance in forests interested me, as women tend to be taken as more romantic then men, more in touch with their emotions, and ore sensitive, therefore this idea of a magical, romantic location relates to femininity so well. once i decided i would like for the location of my photoshoot to be in the woods, i circled above different woods in jersey that i am most likely to pick. these are: St Catherine’s Woods, St peters Woods, and woods in Noirmont.
Above i have created a mood board showering example effects i would like to achieve from this photoshoot. these pictures mainly inspire me because of how well they link with representing the place through the definition i have said before, the magical,romantic secretive place. i wish to portray that too with my final outcomes. what i like is how when the camera is positioned against the light , it creates this dream like feel, almost like a ferry-tale. the photographs, place and women in these photographs are all linked together in harmony and work well together to show femininity thorough the location.
Who- As forests and nature are very personal to me, i will photograph myself, through a different person, this is so i can link femininity with myself, show it’s meaning through me , and make the photographs more personal to me. i would like to represent femininity, and my take on it through me as no one else could project my vison on not only femininity but identity and importance of both of these, that are my own personal opinion.
What- I will include nature and use the environment to my full advantage, not only focusing of capturing portraits, but also close ups of leafs, flowers, sticks, and environment.
Where- In forests i have listed above, i think i will pick Noirmont woods, as transport to there is easier for me, however i also know there is a bit more open areas where sun can shine through the trees, meaning i will be able to get more light in.
When- Preferably when the sun is slightly angled, as then i can create a blurred, overexposed images. Regarding the time of year, this should be between hours of 3pm-6pm, this means this could be done after school, but i need to keep in mind the weather forecast and plan my photoshoot to a specific day where the sun will be out for most of the day.
How- As i will not be the one taking the photographs because i would need to model in them, it may be tricky to get the desired photographs. i could use a tripod, but because what i want to achieve will require different angles and approaches i will have to ask someone else to work with the camera. but i need to ensure the photographs are turning out how i imagined them to look like, meaning i will have to carry out regular checks with the person taking photographs.
Why- This photoshoot will be to demonstrate the meaning of femininity and its personal meaning it has to me. to show my identity through femininity and importance of it in my life. this is also to produce a set of images that represent a typical view on femininity and my thoughts on it. i would like from this to gain a deeper understanding of the importance in me exploring femininity, and what effect too much or too little of it would have on me.