Plan of Action...

Scouting a Model
I had a list of a few possible models I could use for my shoot, but as my shoot is 50s inspired glamour I was quite fussy on my choice. I knew I needed natural beauty that would support the 50s makeup and hair. I decided to go for a younger girl to support a 'fresh face' look.



ProfileName: Alex Parry
Age: 16
Height: 5'7
Size: 8
Shoe Size: 6
Occupation: Student

Sourcing Props

This week I am planning on going to buy some padlocks to make jewellery with and put in the model's hair. I am also going to buy some synthetic white roses to put in the model's hair, when buying them I need to ensure they have bendy wire stems to wrap around the hair. Also this week I need to properly decide what I am going to have my model wearing, I want it to be quite plain so it doesnt distract away from the other props I am using. I also need to make my 'over-sized' necklace key this week for the model to wear.
Towards the end of the week, either Friday or Saturday I will go and buy the balloons - 7 red heart hellium balloons.

Doing My Blog
I plan to add to my blog every day, just explaining any futher steps I have made or anything interesting I have done or found. I think if I add to my blog often I can look back to finalise my ideas and help my organisation for the shoot.

Informing My Model
I have finalised that I will meet with my model on Friday evening to show her the poses I would like her to do and the outift and props I want her to wear and use. I have also informed my model that I will be photographing her all day Sunday and what I need her to do in preparation to Sunday. When I have completed the shoot, I plan to give an extra copy of the photographs for her to keep to remember the experience.

The Outfit
I have been scouting around for a 50s inspired outfit for my model. I have quite a few different ideas in my mind, for example, a 50s tea dress, a sleeveless waist-tied shirt with leggins, or a swing style coat. All of which will be a modern take on the original styles.

Hair and Make-up

Both my hair and makeup are going to be 50s inspired: thick eyebrows, red lips, eyelinered eyes, and pale skin. I want the hair to have that 'umph' with the subtle curl under and a slight comb over at the parting.

Hair and Make-up

Styling Ideas

50s sleeveless shirt and capri pants