Change of Plan.

I've been thinking about my idea, and as i thought it would be hard to find 'plus size' models who would be comfortable in front of the camera. Therefore I have decided to re look at my idea. Now I'm looking at a more fashion photography which could maybe come into some sort of marketing campaign for a magazine.

Different Shapes and Sizes

I was looking at what its takes for people to be a model, and it all seems to be one thing - a size zero clothes horse. I came across Gok Wan's 'How To Look Good Naked' and he sends all sorts of women different shapes and sizes down the catwalk and filling them with confidence. This tells me that models shouldn't be a stick thin size zero, they should be able to be short, round, pear shaped, anything: as long as they look good and are able to sell whatever they are promoting. And surely, wouldn't having a REAL sized model appeal to more people?

Eugene Souleiman

Below are a few examples of Eugene Souleiman's work. I first saw his work in 'Fashion & Advertising' by , i liked all his work in there and thought it related well to what I'm thinking of doing for my Extended Project. Though after looking at his work, I'm thinking of going down another route, and looking at teen modeling, and what it takes for young women to be a model.

Reality Show:

Pretty Tough:

Art & Style:

Teen Spirit:

Change of Plan

I've now decided to do an advertising campaign for plus size models, as hannah is already doing a campaign on cosmetics. I came up with the idea, mainly through just general interest, being so fed up of seeing size zero models everywhere. I will just be doing a photograph campaign made up of women/girls of all different shapes and sizes.

Extended Project

Title: Fashion and Advertising

Author: Magdalene Keaney

Place of Publication: Switzerland

Year of Publication: 2007

Published By: RotoVision SA

Why did you choose this book?

I chose this book as it is two things that i am interested in: advertising - something i want to go into after college - fashion something i take interest in outside of college.

What made you pick it up?

I picked it up mainly because of the title, and it's something i would like to look into further, also the image on the cover was particularly eye catching.

What made you take it out?

It was a set task to do - "find a book that will help you with research for your extended project"

Give a brief Summary of what you think the book is about?

Photographers giving lighting tips etc, when doing a fashion photo shoot for a particular advertising campaign, examples of their work.

How do you think it will help with your Extended Project?

Well now I'm looking at fashion and advertising, i think the tips etc will help me when it comes down to thinking about setting and placements of models and props etc.

Extended Project

I haven't got any clear ideas sticking in my mind as of yet, though doing some sort of painting, or sculpture seems to appealing to me. I'm thinking of doing something perhaps quite personal to me, but I'm not sure yet, maybe explore the theme of hope, but perhaps nature too. But I'm sure after researching into things, my ideas shall become clearer.