Project Evaluation

My goal this term was to push myself technically and I also wanted to challenge myself on my organisational skills as this was a goal I had set last term. Starting off my project I at first found it difficult to get the ball rolling however after looking into the Givenchy brand I connected so much with its brand identity and style that I found myself thoroughly enjoying my work as it was being produced. One of my challenges along the way would definitely have to be scouting and securing models, a challenge I have come across many times these past two years; however to ensure I wouldn't have the same issue with unreliable models I made sure to have several stand ins just in case which worked in my favour. I did originally decide to have five models on my first editorial shoot but due to models dropping out I decided it would be a better decision to have only three (one male and two females). This was a quick decision on my part and I was happy at how I handled the situation and made a decision without panicking. I feel I have grown tremendously in confidence with my skill as a make-up artist and sourced the majority of my models from outside of University plucking up the courage to ask strangers which again worked in my favour. My most enjoyable aspect of the project was putting together a creative team to collaborate on my editorial shoots with me, I was able to direct a team of eight people to create an editorial that I envisioned and seeing it all come together made me realise how much I love creative directing.
I did however wish to create a short fashion film to go alongside my images on my blog but my videographer unfortunately couldn't make it on the day, but that is something I can later explore in my next project. The idea that Riccardo Tisci had with this Spring/Summer collection of love, and religion and the bringing together of everyone really resonated with me and I feel that has come across is my images through styling, make-up, location etc.
To conclude this has by far been my best unit on this course and I hope to grow further as I enter into my third year of study.