FIRST IMAGE

Firstly, I edited the image all in light room to begin, to edit it for it to look vintage and nostalgic so it does not look modern. Therefore, I added some warm tones with a dusty looking border feathering the edge.

The main factor of this image is the red lipstick as it is a main subject which draws to the eye meanwhile having women’s rights movement connected and Marilyn’s large factor. As well as the red lipstick stereotypes as confident and bold. Therefore meaning, I cannot put this image in black and white as it defeats the whole purpose of the image. This isn’t my favourite image as it has a pink undertone and that is not my preferred aim.

The Jewellery of this image also creates a sense of femininity especially the pearl necklace as it relates to my inspiration Monroe as she was known and wore pearl necklaces frequently.

IMAGE 2

I personally chose this image as we are using the prop of red lipstick and a stereotype of red lipstick is confident and seductive and in this image the subject looks both of the stereotypes. Another reason why I chose this image is Marilyn was seen as a sex symbol and a seductive blonde and I think this image perfectly relates to the seductive and beauty look within femininity.

IMAGE 3

I chose this image as the subject of the image is pouting which is a very feminine act or pose. The subject also has very enhanced cheek bones which could be seen as feminine however can also be masculine. The subjects eyes are looking away which is a main factor and draw catching to the image. The eyes are very detailed and feminine as well as the long blonde hair.

IMAGE 4

Further more, I chose this image as it is using Chiaroscuro lighting and as you cant see the rest of the face because of the lighting and shadows it could be seen as mysterious. The hair and the gleam in the subjects eye is seen as beauty which is a femininity stereotype. I edited it to look vintage and old using warm tones like Julia Margaret Cameron. I could relate this image as Cameron’s work instead of Monroe’s as this is a self portrait and does not contain the main factors to make it a Marilyn photo.

Image 5

I used this image as it also is using Chiaroscuro lighting and the jewellery and the red nails create a sense of bold, confident and feminine.

IMAGE 6

I chose this image as it is different to the others and gives variety. This image is seen to be feminine through the jewellery and perfume. Even the collar bones could be seen feminine.

IMAGE 7

I chose this image as the image is using Chiaroscuro lighting and the subject is looking away whilst smiling which ultimately looks elegant and gentle which is a female stereotype. I edited this image tom look vintage as Monroe was in the 50’s so I want them all to come out not looking modern. This relates to Julia Margaret Cameron’s images as she did pictorialism in the 19th century.

I then decided to experiment and add red highlights which I thought looked cool however it didn’t fit with my inspirations and themes so I decided not to keep it that way.