2. In order to prepare
thoroughly for the big
photo shoot for the
front cover/DPS, I
created a “Feel Book” to
plan my photo shoot.
The book contained all
my inspirational
pictures, costume/
location/prop ideas and
establishing shots,
which helped piece
together the shoot.
3. It was important to me to creating the
right ‘feeling’ from the pictures. I
didn’t just want readers to want to
emulate how the model looked, but how
she was feeling in the photos - to
sell the lifestyle.
In short, I wanted depth and the
photos to have a personal feel; that
the article was an exclusive insight
into the artist. It was also important
for me to have the model’s support and
input so that she felt happy on the
shoot, which would produce the right
mood in the photos. This was
particularly significant on the day
due to the freezing conditions.
4. On my ‘Some Ideas’
page I brainstormed
words to do with
‘Indie’ and
researched what
alternative artists
and indie girls wear.
Using this research I
started to put
together outfit ideas
and other themes and
props that might fit
with the theme and
which reflect the
indie genre.
5. I looked up different definitions of an Indie Girl,
including the following...
“Being Indie is a state of mind - not a fashion
statement.”
“The basic outline of an ‘indie girl’ is someone
that does what they want.”
“Each (indie girl) is different & unique.”
“There’s no way to be an indie girl. You just are.”
6. This helped inspire the costumes and
illustrates the importance, not of how an
artist looks, but whether they are being
true to themselves and are being creative
and unique.
From then on I knew it was significant to
create the right vibe for the shoot to
work, so that the whole magazine has the
right feeling for the readers - that the
magazine’s not trying to dictate to them
how they should be living their lives,
but enhancing and inspiring it.
