Blog #48: Production Photoshoot

 

        Here are the last photos from my photoshoot, which took place in a different location. This location was a street in downtown Miami. As you can see these photos include a outfit change. Which I picked out as well. I can't wait to show you how these look when I'm done editing them, see you guys soon.

Blog #47: Production Photoshoot

 

                Here is the next group of photos, these came from a different location on the lot. I am considering these photos for my cover page. Like I said I still need to edit them but I already love how they turned out! The next post will show the pictures I am considering for the table of contents, which I already have options of from the photoshoot I took with my other model, Jordan.  Anyways, enjoy these photos, and I'll show you the edits in the later blog posts.

Blog #46: Production Photoshoot

 

        I am so excited to present my photoshoot photos that I took with my model Elizabeth Lopez. This first group of photos is from our first shoot location which is a parking museum in downtown Miami. Before heading to the location I actually picked out the outfits, you will see the second outfit in the next group of photos, and did her make-up. Anyways, although I must still edit the photos I love how they turned out already due to all the different angles I took of her. These are the photos I am considering as options for my double page spread. The next posts will show the photos from my other locations.

Blog #45: Feature Story Draft

 

        Today I decided to do my interview for my double page spread, so for my feature article. I decided to interview Elizabeth Lopez, a small time fashion influencer. My interview was based off of fashion trends and how they affect her as a teen. Here is the draft for the feature article. The final version will be revealed at a later date. 

"Fashion is one of the most diverse and complex aesthetic expressions in the world and is constantly evolving and changing with the times. With fashion comes the countless trends that are widely accepted and fresh looks that take the world by storm. Now more than ever fashion has received a lot of attention and different looks go trending every other weekend. Especially with how global social media is, a vast amount of people can express their unique styles by using their online platforms. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought immense attention to these social media platforms which have allowed many new trends to arise and old trends to make comebacks.

           Starting with what’s new, on social media apps like TikTok and Instagram, fashion trends are being created and adapted by people quicker than ever before. Posts go viral overnight which brings attention to new trends and changes in fashion crazes. The younger generation has taken fashion further by introducing new creative and unique styles of fashion. “The quickly changing trends promote new styles to be introduced into the community and allow others to create outfit ideas based off them.”, states Elizabeth Lopez, who is a small-time fashion influencer on Instagram and clothing seller on an online shopping app called Depop. Lopez describes the internet as an amazing space that has changed how people consume fashion content and shifted the way we think about fashion. “There is a certain freedom that comes with the ability to post whatever you want on the internet, and this freedom has let many creators fully express their looks with confidence”. Which has led to the creation of some of the most popular styles that are currently being widely followed.

           There is so much diversity in the new styles that have been created that there is always something that someone can take a liking to and adapt to their sense of style. For example, the popular and romanticized style called ‘Cottagecore’, which is a visual and lifestyle movement designed to fetishize the wholesome purity of the outdoors. The look of this style often consists of muted greens, yellows, and vintage style prints on a wide assortment of clothing such as long silky skirts. Another new popular style that is the extreme opposite of ‘Cottagecore’ is called ‘E-girl or E-boy’ clothing which is described as a more modern and alternative emo style of clothing. The looks of this style usually consist of dark oversized clothing with extreme contrasting accessories and prints such as strips, chains, platform shoes, chokers, and beanies.

           Not to mention how models and creators have used the internet to bring back old trends that can’t seem to die off. When asked about old clothing trends Lopez “Loves seeing the old styles being incorporated with new ones and looks forward to whatever mashups that will be created in the future” which can be said for many other teenagers that have picked up the older styles. So, as time progresses so does fashion and it is very exciting to think about the type of styles that will be created or recycled in the future."

Blog #44: Interview Questionns

 

            Here are the questions and answers from my interview that I conducted with Elizabeth Lopez. Who is a small time social media influencer and clothing seller. Although, I d o have more responses from her I'm only including my pre-written down questions. Anyways, here you go, next blog will be my feature article draft.

"Please State your name and age for the record.

-          Elizabeth Lopez and I’m 18 years old.

2.       What genre of clothing would you say most accurately describes your style?

-          Y2K or vintage

3.       How do you feel about how quickly trends change in the fashion industry?

-          I like it because it allows for new looks to be introduced and allows for others to create outfit ideas based off them. So, overall, I really like them.

4.       As a teen would you say there is a certain pressure for you to fit the standards that follow with new trends?

-          Personally, I would say no because I enjoy dressing up and changing up my looks. So, when I go out, I dress for myself not for others, so the pressure of other people’s expectations doesn’t really impact me. To be blunt I don’t prioritize anyone’s opinion over my own.

5.       What would you say your favorite clothing trend is and why?
- Currently, I would say without a doubt that my favorite trend is slip on dresses, because they are comfortable and cute. They be an essential basic clothing item that can be dressed up for occasions or dressed down.

6.       What would you say your favorite trend from the past that has become popular again, such as chunky hair clips, is?

-          Oversized Clothing. For example, chunky cargo pants and oversized crewnecks. When I wear this style of clothing, I feel very comfortable as well as stylish which is very important to me. Another trend I have to mention that I like are bucket hats as well, there’s something about them that I am obsessed with.

7.       Do you think the fashion industry has gotten less toxic and judgmental?

-          I believe that the fashion industry has gotten less toxic seeing as now more than ever there is a bigger variety of models who are representative of the mass public. Rather than just slim and tall models being advertised in high fashion and commercial there are also models who have curves and different unique aspects to themselves. I also think that social media has also really made the fashion industry less judgmental because anyone can freely express themselves using their platforms. However, since there are new ways to post their fashion looks there are also more ways for people to be judgmental over the internet and spread toxicity.

8.       What would you say your least favorite clothing trend is?

-          I would say flare and ripped jeans a hundred percent, they just look tack too me I don’t know. But some people make them look amazing, so I would say that I just don’t like those clothing trends on me per say.

9.       How do you feel about old clothing trends coming back to life? For example, low waisted jeans?

-          I love seeing the old styles being incorporated with new ones and look forward to whatever mashups that will be created in the future. I especially love how classic hairstyle are also coming back with the clothing trends as well. The trends that are coming back are all in good fun, and I really enjoy seeing people style change with the trends.

10.   Where do you see the most clothing advertisements?

-          More now than ever I see clothing advertisements on social media, such as Instagram, and online platforms such as Depop. I believe that as a teen these advertisements are the ones that catch my attention the most because it’s easy to access and view. And online payments are made very conveniently which also makes me want to buy more."

Blog #43: Production Photoshoot

 

        So, here are some photoshoot pictures I took of my model. I believe I will be using these photos in my table of contents. The photoshoot took place in a really small museum in a mall. It was a very fun experience, and I love how the photos turned out. Although I must still edit them.