Model and Image Planning

I have casted and selected the model I wish to use and play the role of 'Cindy Dean'; below is a natural image of the girl and then several images of her styled to represent a 'wild child' celebrity. I chose this particular girl as her face and hair can be easily enhanced with makeup to make her resemble the image of an 'It Girl'. I tested out various make up looks and hair styles and have decided to use the look below; achieved through false eyelashes and hair extensions I will further style her in a tiny mini dress that barely covers her and stiletto heels.



Natural style



'Cindy Dean'

Below are sample pictures I have taken to begin the creation of the article. I have placed the model at various clubs and bars and asked her to pose drunkenly and seemingly intoxicated to add realism and make the piece as realistic as possible. Through her styling and image I feel that her appearance reflects one of a 'wild child' socialite - to some extent these are successful as they reflect the nature of a celebrity but I may retake some working on the realism and effect of the images.

Taken in my house (before going out), I may use this image in the article as an example of a picture that Cindy Dean 'tweeted' before going out. This can be used as negative representation for her as she is 'promoting' alcohol consumption and a wild party life. By positioning the model against golden, thick curtains I feel that this adds realism and could potentially be her house. If used in the article, a suitable caption will be required such as 'Tweeted before her 8 hour rampage through London'. I asked her to pose in a 'fake' amnner and feel that her lipstick, large wine glass, hair and clothing reflect an 'It' Girl's nature.

These two images were also posed for; the one to the left in a taxi - however, I was experimenting with effects on the camera and decided to try black and white. The one to the right was posed for in a bar. Below, this image also holds the potential to be used; asking friends to seemingly 'hold her up', the model looks intoxicated and be-draggled at the end of a night.   

 I feel that these images are the appropriate style and context for my article; my model resembles an intoxicated 'wild child' whose social life has fallen out of control. The shots need to be natural and paparazzi-like - there is the whole concept behind the article that she has been caught off guard on a drunken night out and the media have represented has negatively and in an exaggerated light, she is a target for negative media attention and is exploited.