Exhibition Space

I have now decided that instead of having one mannequin with a garment on and one hung on a coat hanger, I wanted both garments on mannequins. I think this does the garments the most justice and shows them on a figure. I have decided on the arrangement of the photographs, working with the props that each photo contained, this layout is the one I believed worked the best. I am happy overall with my display, but am still waiting to get the plinths to stand my mannequins on.

Arranging Photographs

As part of my display I wanted 4 of my final photographs up, but could not decide which order I wanted them in. Not having the frames back from the framers meant that I could not do this with the actual photos. I decided to print the images off the same size as the frames and arrange them within my area to decide upon the arrangement.

Finished decorating my space

I have finished painting my space and have clipped lights up ready for the show. However me and Jamie have agreed that if we can sort better lighting out then we will. I have placed a mannequin in the area to see how it feels and how to use the space. I have decided that I would prefer the mannequin to be raised up by a plinth to get it off the floor and up to eye level as much of the detail is along the bottom.

Painting my Area

Before I was assigned an area I was painting general areas around the exhibition. Jamie and Jo managed to build a specific booth for me, however the layout didnt feel right when it was up, it was very closed in and we felt it should be opened up. By moving the display boards around I was able to achieve the open feeling desired. Once this area was built I focused on filling, sanding and painting my exhibition space as I wanted it to be done to my standards, once the first layer of paint was on and drying, I continued with other parts of the room.

Final Photo Shoot

Today I have been able to take images of my two final garments, I am extremely happy with the results, working with the WW2 theme that I found through the brewery I have used props that relate to this. 

Simple studio shots make the most of the garments and show them off in the simplest form. I didnt want to do anther location shoot as I think this could have taken the eye away from the garments. I have used a very simple pose and both the male and female models have posed in the same position. 

Behind the Scenes of the photoshoot

Today was the day I had booked the studio to take professional images of my garments on models. I wanted to photograph and design the shoot myself so that all the work displayed at the exhibition was my own. Taking photos and playing around with the images was good fun and we were able to use different combinations of props within the shoot. I wanted the pose to be very simple to show off the garments the best I could and so that the series of four images I was displaying at the show would all compliment each other. Managing the shoot was tricky at times as I was the one making all the decisions, but was also taking the photographs, however, the experience was enjoyable and the outcomes are amazing.

Finished black dress

After constructing the black dress, I am impressed how they have both turned out and look like part of a collection which was my aim.

I am excited for tomorrows photoshoot and have ensured that all props are in place and ready for the afternoon, I have scheduled with both models to meet at 12 so that the shoot can get under way quickly. The photography studio is booked and I am guaranteed my place.