Evaluative Statement

Overall, I am pleased with my two final looks, one editorial, and one catwalk. If I were to shoot these looks again I would make the colour on the face more intense. For example on the editorial shoot, I would contour the face more, in particular the eyes to make them stand out and appear more alluring. Similarly with the catwalk look, I would make the white eyeliner thicker. I also wish I had been brave enough to brush a thick band of red over the eyes or forehead. I could have done this after the shots I’d taken, leaving me with a choice of what worked best rather than wondering. Maybe for the future I also need to work on having different model positions and poses, bringing other limbs into the frame, rather than a reliable head and shoulders. However, I feel I carried out all the new makeup and hair skills to a high, professional standard. In particular I have jumped up a level with my hair skills, spending equal time on hair and makeup and I feel I was adventurous with the hair, making it very sculptural. I really enjoyed this aspect of the project, along with the craft element, which can be seen in my hand made styling for both shoots. I’m proud I persevered with the styling, rather than buying and arranging bought items as I feel this makes my shoot more individual. Taken as a whole I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this unit and think I’ve got some great pictures.