Theme 2: Fashion/Shoes - Comparisons: A Modern Twist on a Classic

From the beginning of this course there was one image I wanted to shoot following inspiration from Horst P Horst and below is the result:

Being on location as opposed to being in a studio has introduced a number of different elements, some may say causing more distraction in the composition, however in my head used the barred gate I wanted to take the sexiness of the image and give it almost a Chicago twist to contrast with the model and set a scene, creating almost a story behind it.  If I was to take this shot again I may choose to do it in the studio and play a little more, for instance I also see this shot in black and white possibly with red shoes showing as the only colour in the shot.

However overall I am pleased, I like the tones in the shot and the modern twist to the type of dress my model is wearing, although Horst P Horsts image for me has true class and despite no props for setting a scene has real feel of the rock and roll era about it or maybe even earlier.