bella rae's portfolio
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magazine inspired publication of bella rae's workTRANSCRIPT
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CONTENTS
Bella Rae: Photographer
Caiti Betterton: Fashion Designer
Into the Wilderness: Grace McCloud
Constrained: Helena Allen
Stiched Embelishment
Caiti’s Collection
Manchester Location Shoot
Documentry Shoot: Behind the Scenes
Messy Room
Colour Projection
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BELLA RAEPHOTOGRAPHER
Bella’s photography is primarily fashion
based, which she has combined with
aspects of Fine Art. She believes this
enables her to manipulate the truth and
allows her to explore the creativity of her
imitation.
In an interview with the photographer about
her final year at Manchester Art School,
Bella talks about how;
‘This portfolio is a collection of shoots
through out my final year which includes
projects on location and the studio, to
interviews with collaborating artists who
have helped this all become possible.
Earlier this year I was lucky enough to have
experienced working for ‘The Gentlewoman’
magazine. Fashion editorials are the
reason behind my love for fashion. These
magazines have inspired my work and
maintained my the focus of fashion in
my work. It felt appropriate to reflect this
passion of fashion magazines, through the
format and presentation of my portfolio.’
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CAITI BETTERTONFASHION DESIGNER
CAITI BETTERTONFASHION DESIGNER
[email protected] Betterton is an aspiring fashion designer
studying at the Manchester Art School. She
has developed a collection for her degree
show inspired by the ‘Wings of Hope’
documentary. This is the true story of the
Juniane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a
frightening plane crash, and her account of
the ten days she spent wondering through
the jungle to find help.
Caiti was inspired by this incredible story
of survival, resulting in her designing a
number of garments which reflect the
contrast of the organic richness of the
jungle with the urban world we live in.
Nature verses architecture.
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WILDERNESSMODEL: GRACE MACCLOUDLOCATION SHOOT: DISBURY PARK
My concept for this shoot was to produce
a collection of images which have been
inspired by Caiti’s final collection.
The dress was deciding factor in choosing
Disbury Park. I knew this location would
provide fantastic photographic opportunities
with all the overgrown scenery. I knew the
park would compliment, and contrast well
with the exotic print of the dress.
By placing the clothing in a rural
environment, it also reflects Caiti’s concept
of using the organic vegetation of the forest
for the basis and inspiration in her designs.
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CONTRAINTMODEL: HELENA ALLENSTUDIO SHOOT: MANCESTER ART SCHOOL
The concept for this shoot was for it to
contrast with the previous outdoor shoot.
This was an indoor shoot which aimed to
represent the architectural constraints of
the contemporary urban world; building on
from Caiti’s clothing design concept.
I achieved this by projecting moving images
of the rainforest using a data projector in
the studio.
The photographs are a demonstration of
the how the illusion of a natural space is
needed in a man made environment, to
mask the limitations nature faces within a
build up, urban area.
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MANIPULATEDEMBELLISHMENTMODEL: JESS CUSACK
Having a strong interest in Fine Art as well
as Photography has meant that I never feel
that my photographs are complete.
I like to add a personal touch to my work.
This includes any artistic medium which I
have ever worked in. This can range from
painting, to sketching, and even stitching.
I have a collection of photographs which
I have embellished through adding and
manipulating other art forms, giving my
work a more three dimensional, and
individual edge.
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COLLECTION DESIGNER: CAITI BETTERTON MODEL: JESS CUSACKMANCHESTER ART SCHOOL
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The main section of my portfolio showcases
the collaboration with a third year fashion
design student.
These studio shots taken from the front
back and side of the model, which take a
closer look at her degree show collection.
The shoot is simple and uses a white
backdrop to emphasise the jungle pattern
within the design. This setting connects
with Caiti’s concept because it is is a
reflection of contrast in scenery between
the jungle and urban areas.
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LOCATION LOCATIONMODEL: MARTINA BILLSONLOCATION SHOOT MANCHESTER ART SCHOOL
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I have been working along side third year
fashion students over the course of my last
year at University.
Many of the fashion shoots took place
in the new Art School which lead me to
previously undiscovered areas. I came
across many places which I thought were
ideal for shoots such as this one.
It felt appropriate to use the stone
passages of the Art School to emphasises
the architectural pattern on the models
trousers while ensuring that the walls would
not compromise the design.
BEHIND THESCENESMODEL: LILLY ALDRIDGEDOCUMENTRY SHOOTMANCHESTER ART SCHOOL
The inspiration of this shoot derived from
Shel Silverstein’s poem, ‘Messy Room’.
My concept was to recreate the room
using objects which Silverstein describes,
and place them in an outside and very
overgrown area to demonstrate and
emphasise the chaos of the messy room.
This project was key for the inspiration and
development of my next project, entitled
‘Pure Imagination’; a range of photographs
illustrating Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes.
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MESSY ROOMMODEL: BELLA THOMPSONOUTDOOR LOCATION SHOOTWITHINGTON, MANCHESTER
The inspiration of this shoot derived from
Shel Silverstein’s poem, ‘Messy Room’.
My concept was to recreate the room
using objects which Silverstein describes,
and place them in an outside and very
overgrown area to demonstrate and
emphasise the chaos of the messy room.
This project was key for the inspiration and
development of my next project, entitled
‘Pure Imagination’; a range of photographs
illustrating Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes.
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This project was an extension onto my
experimentation with different art forms and
developing ideas from the previous indoor
jungle projection shoot.
This time I wanted to experiment with
abstract, colourful illustrations and project
them onto the model and wall and see what
effect it had.
The projection wraps its self around the
model which gives an illusion to the viewer
that the model is part of the projection.
COLOUR PROJECTIONMODEL: LYORA PISSARRO-STERNSTUDIO SHOOTMANCHESTER ART SCHOOL
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