Photoshoot 1
Who
I will be focusing on one person mostly since in isolation it is easier to create and understand a character. This is also important to create an isolating atmosphere since I want her to seem lonely or trapped in a way.
What
Inspired by Cindy Sherman I will have the subject posing as a stereotypical olden day woman.
When
Inspiration originally came from the 50s which Cindy Sherman commented on and I will be taking ideas from. Despite this old origin I plan on a modernising it further.
Where
I will not be taking these photographs in the studio as I don’t want these images to exclusively be about the characters as the environment builds up a character. I want these characters in context such as household chores.
Why
I want to highlight gender roles and how different people would respond to them.
Photoshoot 2
Who
This photoshoot will focus on a collective group. As opposed to the first which was about an individual this one will be about atmosphere and collaboration.
What
By association, girls in the media are seen meeting up in small group sleepovers and getting dolled up. The group will help each other get ready, play games and just overall create a collaborative atmosphere.
When
This will be based on modern stereotypes and during the late day. Since it will be a sleepover these wont be taken mid day out in the sun and instead under artificial light.
Why
Group identity is a massive part of what brings people together. By placing a group of people with similar interests together this will focus on the group atmosphere as opposed to an individual and their opinions. these are both just as important when covering topics of identity and stereotypes.
Photoshoot 3
Who
This photoshoot will not focus on a person but instead something that is closely associated with them such as shoes or their bag.
What
I will create a collage of different peoples shoes and bags. Since people typically have a set of shoes they wear often or really like they can be closely associated with a person.
Where
The background will not be important in this photoshoot as all the focus should be on the item. A studio photoshoot would be best for this one.
Why
Someone can use a lipstick for example and be heavily associated with red lips by those around them. Stereotypes are often also following these items for example someone with red lips would be seen as confident. These can makeup the person that people see them as without necessarily having anything to do with their actual identity.
How
I will be taking bird eye view photographs of each object to show their wear, colours, silhouette and overall style.