The challenge is to create a series of advertising style photos that highlight clothing and accessories worn by a model using specific lighting techniques and a cell phone camera.

This a first for directing, working with a model, styling and shooting a marketing style photo shoot for a product.

Initially, I was nervous about working with a model. However, after the model arrived and the styling began, the concept for the vision for the shoot began to flow and providing direction to the model was effortless.

The styling for the photos was developed to highlight the glasses. Details about the glasses are on the previous post Would you pay $25.75 for a pair glasses? – “Assembled Dopeness”

The shirt/cape was from the one yard design project and details about the design can found by clicking on this link The HARPER Collection – 1 Yard Design

The lighting for the photo shoot was achieved by using natural light, white board, and a mirror.

The camera used for the photoshoot was the iPhone 5se camera.

Do you think the photos marketed the glasses as the primary product?

The task is to create an editorial style photo with the constraints of pushing myself to work outside of my comfort zone and using clothing and accessories in an unconventional way.

The concept for this photo was to create a photo that focused on unconventional pairings of clothing and accessories. The contrast of the vintage lace shirt with a ruffled collar and pearl button. The glasses created a bit of edginess to the look to keep the look fresh and modern.

The shorts are a pair of NYAM vintage style shorts made with vintage denim.

What appears to be a broach is actually two bracelets (wood and resin)pinned on the shirt to create a bit of contrast and tie the look together.

The resin bracelet introduced a third dimension to the lace blouse and adds a bit of contrast against the wood bracelet.

The the color and texture of the wood bracelet compliments the wood beads on the glasses.

What do you think about this editorial style photo?