Inspiration From Books Continued...

As well as researching into 50s fashion and make-up I took out another book called 'Man Ray Bazaar Years' which I really liked for its black and white photography and the poses that the women are in.

I specifically chose poses that I want my model to do in my shoot. I analysed the the poses and decided they boast the themes that I have chosen, for example:
- Reaching to the sky with an innocent facial expression could symbolise belief.

Mainbocher's triumph in black net with long tight sleeves -1936
- With where the model is holding the fan, I could have my model holding the balloons. I like that the positioning of this is to the side of the model, giving the photograph a kind of symmetrical feel.

Serpent of the Nile - 1936
- With this pose I could have my model holding the balloons to her chest keeping the love close to her heart.

Rise from a bed like a mermaid in a sea-shell pink chiffon night gown - 1937
- I like this pose for the model looking upwards, I visualise my model doing this whilst holding the helium heart balloons.

Olga Hitrova's diaphanous gift to the evening in clear aquamarine - 1936
- This pose is sort of structured and care-free at the same time, and I think I could use this pose in any kind of situation of my shoot.

The red badge of courage - 1937
- I chose this image simply for its red lips. The inspiration for me is the black and white photography with the key red lips.

Untitiled - 1936
- I think this pose is nice for the model if she was to let the balloons go, to sit back and watch them drift away.

Miss Eleanor Boardman wearsa black satin evening dress from Mainbocher and over it a tailored tunic of red and gold lame - 1936
- I like this pose for its innocence, I think that this pose would look nice if my  model was to let the balloons go as it has a 'care-free' feel.