Editorial Plan

Plan For Editorial Shoot

For this part of my blog I wanted to write out and present a plan ready for my Editorial Photoshoot. I will be explaining the setting of the shoot, lighting type, model, ,makeup, assistance and time/date. The purpose of this blog that of course 'preparation is key' and therefore by planning out the shoot prier to the date I can make sure I am completely prepared to save time as if this was for a real business shoot time is money therefore the preparation is 'key' to making the best out of the time you have. I have chosen the design based on the idea of dripping paint work as it relates to my chosen word 'fill'. Paint is an aspect and media that can be poured and can fill up a large area with a small amount I believe its one of the best forms of media for this shoot for these reasons it gives the most interesting look/texture. The design shown below best represents this reason and gives many reasons for a interesting Editorial image. As quoted from my previous blog this is why I have chosen this design for my final shoot 'In my final design I have created a mix of light and dark blues that cover all areas of skin that are exposed using the child friendly paints. I wanted to create a mis-match of textures on the face while using white in certain areas (like the t-zone) to highlight the face. Then while running these colours through the hair I would drip colours down the face to relate to other textures of paint used. Using black paint and a bristled brush I would run this along some edges of the face like shown in the design to give the look more demention and definition. To finally finish the look I may place white eyelashes to really make the eyes pop against all the colours on the body.' I am really happy with this design and how its relates to my word 'fill' while including texture and an interesting concept. I will now explain my plan below of all the elements and facts that I need to include to make this concept come to life in the best way possible. 

Time/Date/Location: 

The photoshoot would take place on the 16/03/2016 in the photography studios on level 0, at 12pm-4pm. 

Photo shoot Layout:

In my layout for my shoot I wanted the lighting to be very soft on my model as to make the contrast of light and dark colours stand out. However, I want to use the soft box lighting as this will create a softer light on my model which I want to achieve rather than a harsh dark light. In this set up the round circle represents where my model would sit and shinning from either side would be too soft box lights on a low setting to back light my model and create soft light. Over the top of model I would use a ring light or soft round light to light the front of my model which would be connected to my camera to flash when I take a picture creating a sharp finish to my images. I would have my model sitting down on a stool as I only want to photograph the top half of her body that paint is covered in as my word is 'fill' and I only want to photograph the part of the body filled in with paint. For the background I would use a black back drop as a white one would wash out the colours on my model as they are very light therefore using a black background creates contrast. 

Lighting Type:

For the lighting I would use three lights one either side of my model and one above, slightly above her face. The three angles will create an even amount of light and as they will all be soft box lights this will create a 'soft' lighting onto my model which I think will work really well with my light colours of paint on my models skin. 

Model/Description:

My model has dark, long brown hair which is perfect for my concept as I can run a lot of colour down her hair and the parallel shape will make the images very interesting due to the theme of straight lines. She has a even completion and very beautiful small facial features which works perfectly as I wanted a model with natural beauty as I want the paint to be her make-up upon her natural features. Therefore I believe the contrast between the paint sat on top of her natural features will really complement each other.   

Assistance:

For my photoshoot I may need assistance with setting up the studio therefore this will help me with my time management for the photoshoot making sure I get everything finish in the slotted time. While I take my images I have arranged for some assistance as when I am taking my images I want drips of paint to be rolling down my models face therefore I need someone to be pouring the paint while I capture its movement.   

Make-up/Equipment:

For the make-up I will include a kit list that will be needed;

- Child safety paints in blue, white and black.

- Brissle brush 

- Hair comb

- Towel

- Make-up wipes

- Fake eyelashes

- Eyelash glue 

- Paint pallet