Planning- Poses/clothing make-up

Something that is fundamental to decide before I take pictures is to research poses, costume background etc. This will ensure my photoshoot is organsised and I have a clear idea of what I want so I can direct my model clearly to get the best results.
I will not be sticking to one idea and I will be experimenting with a range of techniques in order to produce a powerful, strong image. However there are some definate influences in my ideas.

Agyness Deyn
Although Agyness Deyn is a fashion model she has a distinctive, powerful look which I have been inspired by.

Agness Deyn has a slight masculine edgy look to her. She has a very rock chick edgy image and photos of her are often simple yet have high impact. I love the way she uses her hands expressivly in a lot of her poses and have taken inspiration from many of them.
Her make up is also fairly simple and not too over stated; her face is fresh looking and her dark eyes are the feature which predominantly stand out. Her clothing is often bold but simple, not too fussy or it would draw away from her face.


Marina Diamandis
Marina & the Diamonds, is the recording name of Welsh-born London-based singer-songwriter Marina Diamandis who is fairly new to the music scene. This is a character I particularly identify with for my magazine as I feel she appeals to the market that my magazine is aimed at. The genre of her music is alternative, indie, new wave, pop and this is clear and reflected in her image.


One of the main things I like about Marina is her conceputual, unquie photos which reflect her style and music. She is stylish and feminine and appeals to women as she is not a sexual figure. I love the red lipstick and nails with pale skin and backgrounds and also the bright spotlight lighting often used in her photos.