Clandon Park

Clandon Park is an 18th century mansion typical of the Palladian architectural movement. I think the building has a lot of potential. I think the impressive entrance would be a great backdrop and the grounds are typical of an 18th century garden with a formal gardens, a lawn and a church. I may also be able to take photographs in the Marble Hall providing I got allowance from the people who own Clandon Park.
I did visit inside the house which was beautiful and even had a library with collections taken from the sons visits when they were on their Grand Tour. I may try to contact Clandon Park to see whether they would let me photograph inside the house.
My only worry is that Clandon Park may be too far away to travel from Bournemouth.

Leith Hill

I've started to look into location's that could be the set of my Georgian scene. I've therefore looked at buildings which are 18th century that could hold potential. The first place I visited was Leith Hill, which is an 18th Century Gothic Tower. The tower is surrounded by scenic woodland and amazing views. The tower is fairly plain which may work well as a backdrop but not as much else. I think its a beautiful location but I would be very limited on the photography as the tower is pretty much similar all the way round, I could use the woodland but I could use a woodland anywhere. I think the location needs to be more notably Georgian with a lot of possibilities for photographs and filming.

Location ideas

For my location I want to do an outside shoot to develop my portfolio. My last project was done inside a studio which worked well for what I wanted but I do not think will create my Georgian look that I am particularly after. I want to find somewhere which is from the 18th Century that would be in-keeping with my Georgian setting and give me a lot of set to work with.

I've started by looking at Georgian buildings in the area.


The first place I have contacted is Avington Park, a Georgian mansion near Winchester. This was a great location and exactly what I was looking for. However, whilst a location may be what you want, you don't always get. I contacted Avington park via phone and email. The phone call did not go very well and the lady I spoke to was very rude.

To whom it may concern,

I am currently looking for a location for an 18th century style photo-shoot for my project.
I am a fashion student from The Arts University College of Bournemouth in my 2nd year. I have a keen interest in historical architecture and costume and have therefore used this to inspire my current project. My project is based on Georgian period clothing with a contemporary mix. I am looking to do a photo-shoot and a fashion film/commercial for The Girls project The Paper Eaters which is being held in Selfridges (London) during April.
I am therefore on the search for a beautiful building with the right historical significance to fit with my project. I think Avington Park has a beautiful setting to it and would be perfect for my project.
Is this something you can offer to me? I am looking to spend a day on set taking photographs and doing a sequence of small film shots with models involved.
I can also provide final copies of all photographs and a copy of the final film.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need further information about the project.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Victoria Smith

HI, thank you for your email, we are asked to be a venue for a student project about 3 times a week, and I am afraid that we cannot open up the house continuely for this. I am very sorry but we cannot help. With regards Sarah

I will therefore have to try another location.

Costume Students

I've decided to contact costume students from the Art Institute so that they have a chance to have photographs of their work and I can use local talent which may be free of charge rather then hiring out costumes at a high price and not necessarily as great a quality. I have put up posters and emailed the Costume Students in the hope that people will get back to me.

Models - Natasha Hale, Emma Sutton and Ilana Garrard

For my Georgian look I think a group of models would work well together because I can show interaction between the models, clothing and location whilst trying to keep it to a Georgian scene. I also think that with the camera technique that we are looking to use in the film will work better with more models rather than just one.

I've used the modelling website Model Mayhem to find models that are in the local area sourcing local talent. I think this is really important as it builds up my contact list in Bournemouth of people I can use in as future contacts as well as enabling me to work with new people.
So far I have had three girls get back to me about working together for this project. I would like to find a male model because I have never worked with a male model and I think it would stop the photo-shoot being notably feminine which is hard to distinguish from the era when men were equally as feminine as the women. However this may be difficult because there are very few male models on the website and its not a job that seems that desirable to the men.

Natasha Hale
Height - 5.11. Shoe Size - 6.5. Hair - Short Brown. Eye colour - Blue.

Emma Sutton

Height - 5.8. Shoe Size - 6.5. Hair - Long Brown. Eye colour - Green.

Ilana Garrard

Height - 5.11. Shoe Size - 7. Hair - Long Blonde/Brown. Eye colour - Brown.

Headphones

Another accessory of the 80's was the headphones when the invention of the Walkman and personal musical devices because popular. Today with the boom of the DJ large headphones similar to the 80's style have also become as much as an accessory as well as an everyday item. There are thousands of different makes as well as colours. I think out of all of my accessories this will be the hardest to get within my budget as many are very expensive. I may look into borrowing some off friends, however this will limit me to colour choice.

Brightly Coloured Tights

Although tights were not necessarily an 80's accessory (it was more often leggings) I think it will be easier to use tights as they are cheaper then leggings and also not such a heavy material. I think if I am to be using 18th Century clothing there will be a lot of layers so leggings underneath would not only be hot and uncomfortable but they may also look too bulky. I think with tights I will also be able to get more of a range of colours that I could use to show underneath the dresses and maybe contrast with the colour of the Doc Martens.
I took an Georgian styled image from a photo-shoot which I then edited on Photoshop to add bright pink tights as an example of how my 80's mix of styling will work with the 18th Century. I really like the quirkiness of the overall image and think it will work really well with my garments.

Sunglasses

Another 80's accessories were the Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses which are very popular at the moment with the re-emergence of 80's fashion. I think this would be another item which would work well with my overall look of misplaced objects in an 18th century period setting. I think with all my styling I will try and incorporate a bright colour for each model to keep a consistency between each different look. For example one model could be pink another blue and another green.
I've edited a pair of sunglasses over Marie Antoinette's photo and think it gives a humorous example of what my styling will look like mixed with the 18th Century period. I think if the sunglasses are bright enough they will stand out however if I can find pastel shades then it may blend better with the overall look.

Doc Martens

Doc Martens were popular during the 80's due to the punk sub-culture. I was really inspired by similar looking boots in the Marc by Marc Jacobs ads and can really see them working with my overall look. I think by having the Georgian dresses and brightly coloured Doc Martens underneath will subtly show the 80's link. However Doc Martens come at a price (usually £40-£80) that I know I will not be able to afford, especially if I want a pair for each model. I will therefore look for 2nd hand boots in charity shops, markets and ebay with the idea of spray painting the boots a bright colour.

Bows

I really liked the use of Bows in the Marc Jacobs collection and think this could be an interesting way to insert my colour and accessories from the 80s. As previously seen on Madonna from her 80's look she was also a fan of the big bows. Its also looking to be something on trend this S/S with bows already in the shops. Although I may try to make my own to save money and to give my own make-do and mend feel about it.

Marc Jacobs

I think the colours in the Marc for Marc Jacobs S/S 10 ad's give a great contemporary 80's look. I really like the bright, bold colours in the use of accessories and think this could really be an element to take forward in my styling. I think the best way for me to mix the 80's and the 18th century is to go with one look and bring the other look into it subtly. I think with the bright colours of the 80's I could really bring this out through the accessories and show that less is more. I think with the pale pastel colours of the 18th century the 80's accessories will really stand out to give the impression of something out of place. I want to create a very fun, tongue in cheek vibe and I think this is a good way to bring the theme together.

Nylon Magazine

As the online magazine for The Girls has not been set up yet, I decided to look into magazines which I thought related well to their theme. I think Nylon Magazine fitted very well with the 80's scrap book type feel that The Girls are looking to create. I really like the mixture of graphics, text and photography which looks professional in a thrown together way.

Nylon also has its own Nylon TV which is a great insight to the behind scenes at the actual photo-shoots. I chose this one with Kristen Stewart not because of her interview but because of the styling used. I really like the mixture of grunge meets 80's with the use of DM's and bright colours.

I found this spread inspired by Madonna's 80's fashion style. This is great as it really shows that Nylon is really inspired the 80's and is encouraging its readers to do the same.

I think this photograph with the minnie mouse detailing and illustration is a fun way of creating a look without needing the accessories in the actual styling. It shows that things can be added at a later date in the editing process to create the overall look.
I thought this image showed a great link with period costume mixed with a contemporary item to give it a hard to place date. I think for my photo-spread I want to create a timeless look that can be re-used in later years and still not show its age.
I like the whole denim look which was a fashion statement in the 80's. I think I could incorporate a denim shirt which is fashionable at the moment to go alongside my period costumes. This would give it an 80's reference but as its 'in' at the moment it will also keep the look contemporary.

As well as 80's fashion in the magazine. I have also found reference to period dress. For example these photographs show an elegant way to present draping materials. This may be an interesting way to show off my long dresses in an original way.

I thought the three images below related really well with what I have been looking at in the 18th Century. I like the use of the big hats which have been mixed with contemporary clothing. I like how the styling only has a few items which look historical but make the whole image look that era even though it is contemporary clothing. It shows that you don't need to have the whole 'look' to give the feel of that period.

I thought this image was interesting as it shows how paper has been incorporated to look like a garment.

I really love these last photographs as I think the use of an accessories completely changes the look to give the impression of clothing. I think accessories are the way to subtly inject the 80's into the 18th century without it overpowering the image.