Today I have been experimenting and printing off copious amounts of patterns and clothing from the American Apparel range as well as trying to organize two shoots within the next two weeks. I tried booking a studio for Thursday morning (an arranged time that my photographer and model can do) but was told that the list was booked up until January, which means I will rent out a lighting kit and have to do the shoot at home. This doesn't pose too many problems except for space. I can do the shoot in my living room if I move the furniture and also I will get the added bonus of having the "home" feel to my shoot much like the ones in American apparel. Their shoots mainly consist of home like environments or basic studio set ups. I can also create space in the garage as there is a large white wall that can be used too.
Again I'm not too worried about this, and have sorted my shoot for this coming Thursday with my male model. I chose my male model because I have worked with him before, he is a friend of mine and not a professional model (but probably should be!) This was an easy choice as I know him very well, he is really easy to work with and will fit into the American Apparel Aesthetic very well.
For my female model I have been having a few problems finding one. I have been looking on Model Mayhem a lot and contacted a few models that I thought would be good for the shoot and that live in similar areas, however they have not responded and doubt they will. I then did consider ringing up an agency for new faces models but hesitated until the last minute because I do not want a typical looking model with the perfect body etc because this would be completely different to the American Apparel brand. I would rather use a friend or amateur model who has something different about them and unique that could go towards the brand.
That is when i remembered an old friend I used to work with who turned into a budding model. I have worked with her before on a shoot and she is a ethnic model who is also a ballet dancer. A dancer is perfect for the American Apparel brand because other than the basic clothing, they are known for their dance wear. Selina used to be a professional ballet dancer and she is also comfortable with a raunchier shoot. I think I have found my perfect models! For this shoot however I have to do it next Friday as tat is the only available times and also find another photographer, which I used to collaborate with at Solent university who lives near by.
Make up wise I can do this myself as I have a background in basic makeup and hair from my degree. I am going to keep the make up very natural anyway, as this is how American Apparel models appear. More like the girl next door. I will also keep the hair very natural.
The advantage of doing the shoot at my house is that I will have all the resources I need with me in order to have a smooth sailing and perfect shoot. I will rent out the lighting kit, I have experienced photographers who know what they are doing, all my work and research with me. This will help me to explain poses and ideas for the shoot and also I can provide a changing and make up and hair area for my model.
The next stage of my project is to create a lot of mock up ideas and collages to show what I am trying to put across and an accurate display of the shoot I would like to do. Also this will help convey my ideas in our group crits. I will use existing pictures of the models as well to show what they may look like in the shoot.
For the shoot, clothing wise I am going to purchase a few key pieces from American apparel in White, from the advice Justyna gave me in order for me to overlay my illustrated patterns over the top.
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