Recycled Fashion

My group and I chose to design our costume with the element, wind. We were also inspired by the spring season's bright and pastel colors. To create this we began by using trash bags for the skirt. It was cut vertically throughout the dress to create fringes. This allowed it to flow freely, which resembled the effortless movement of wind. We used ordinary trash bags along with blue table covers. For the top we began with a strip of a trash bag that would cover my entire torso. We hot glued crumpled pieces of tissue paper around the front and left the back empty. The head band was made with a long strip of trash bag with crumpled tissue paper along one side. It was then tied in a knot around my head. 

¡Expressive Masks!

The first step to creating this mask was going online and printing a pair of eyes. After that I cut it out and taped it to the backs of my model's hands so that when he places them over his face, it acts as his real eyes. After taking the picture I opened it on photoshop to add final touches. I adjusted the color balance and hues to change his skin color so that he takes the appearance of an alien.

 Here are some other Pd. 1 masks

By: Jonas Maestro

By: Huan Li Hu

Self-Portrait Influences

Photo Credit: Rosie Hardy

I like how this photo incorporates the use of props both on the model and in the background. The butterflies (like butterflies in your stomach) and the look on her face show she's in love. For my photo I could use the same method of using props.

Photo Credit: Rosie Hardy

The pastel sky and not-so-sharp lines gives the photo a calm and relaxing feel. I like how she took advantage of her surroundings and used a creative approach. I would like to make use of a large, outdoor space for my photos

Photo Credit: Joseph Hernandez

I like the contrast and neutral colors with these two photos. The location plays a big role in how the subject looks. In the top one she is dressed in light colors to match the reinvented buildings while the other girl is dressed more dark and grunge-esque to fit in with the distressed buildings. Looking at them I feel adventurous and free. Architecture is something I could keep in mind as I choose my location for my shoot.

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