Final Portfolio Images - why they are chosen?

As discussed I wanted to include a selection of images from theatre. This is to make my portfolio more diverse and myself a more employable artist. The images from seasons greetings above and below showcase the work which I supervised and designed last year. Although this work is not recent, I feel comfortable discussing this work confidently, the processes of knotting a moustache for the character seen in the right, through to diverse changes within the female character below.

Again as discussed theatre is something I do want to include as a small section within my portfolio. These images from persuasion showcase again supervision for the mens department. The production was period based and this is something which I feel lacks in my portfolio therefore using historic costume and hair showcases my ability to fulfil briefs to this description.

As discussed throughout this unit log, I have focused on building and selecting images appropriate to a fashion/wig portfolio brief. The following images are the result of this years collaborations and fulfil that.

 The images to the left and right are unique in the way of colour and heavier application of glitter makeups. They stand out from the rest of the portfolio however this is a positive as it shows my diversity as an artist and my ability to use materials to create alternate beauty makeups.

The 'girl next door' shoot which took place early on within the year had 10 different looks. Although I often will only try to include three as a maximum amount of images from each shoot in this case I have chosen 4. This is because some were colour and some were black and white, and I felt my ability to showcase a pair of each tone would give an idea of my makeup application skills within a coloured or b+w shoot. I appreciate the hair and makeup within this

 shoot is not as complex as some of my other shoots, however often for catalogue shoots etc this would be the case therefore this adds to making my portfolio more diverse and appropriate to industry.









Following the black and white theme, the next two images I have used are from the shoot 'Girl Boy'. Although these images are quite different from the rest of my portfolio and potentially more 'aggressive' they also show my ability to apply alternate makeups for edgy fashion shoots, and also work with male models. Where these are placed in my portfolio will be important so they do not clash with images before and after them.






This pair of images from the 'Lolita' shoot, work relatively will with the images above, with a more sultry female model, again taking away from some of the innocence of the rest of the images within my portfolio.  The filter on the images really highlights my makeup application, and also shows collaboration ability working with a hair stylist.

The pair of images from micas greenhouse shoot are again black and white with a unique border. These also work well with the previous two pairs due to the filters as well as the harsh makeup, alternating from my natural makeup seen in the portfolio. The hair is something which could have been improved however a hairdresser styled this and therefore is credited rather than myself.

One of the most successful shoots from the year is the 'senses' shoot which took place with Rosie wood. These images were very high fashion based and also revolved around clothing items, with the makeup required to compliment the clothing, and continuity in the makeup required throughout. The hair was quite versatile in change, with beach wavers used for texture, before slick shiny hair being required. This excersises slightly more hair skill than some other portfolio images and are some I am very proud of.

Another set of images included within my portfolio submission are from a costume shoot which took place in early march. I undertook this shoot primarily to show my ability to work on alternate skin tones. This again shows diversity in my application, and also my ability to place colour on the face. I am not overly happy with the finish on the images, and believe they are quite weak, however I feel it is important they are included.

Images from my own personal projects within other units are also included within my portfolio, as these are stronger images and more complex in hair and makeup styling with contextual backup. I try to include these towards the beginning and end of the portfolio as I believe starting and ending with memorable images is important. These images are obviously some I am very proud of and have a lot to discuss therefore where they are placed in my portfolio is important.