A Trick of the Light: A Perspective on Shadows and Light Fashion Photography (Part 1)

[Thalia Heckroth]

Fashion always will have the tradition of the glamorous women and men of the catwalk. 

A front row seat at any fashion show has and always will be (we fashionistas hope) a coveted thing

and place to see and be seen. Larger than life, the lanky models pout and pose for the camera as they strut

their stuff and premiere the next season's trends.  However, this industry is not just about the runway...

 

Those dedicated followers of fashion can recall some of the breath-taking and awe-inspiring works from

such famous fashion photographers as Mario Testino, Steven Meisel and Annie Leibovitz. There are the classics which

belong to the likes of Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts.  They form the ''Parthenon'' of fashion photography.

They pioneered the now famous and iconic looks which are a study in reflected natural light and shadow contrasts.

 

Contemporary fashion photography is a blend of creativity.  The artist's eye of both the photographer and the designer,

devoting themselves entirely to environments and poses which not only show the apparel but create a world around them. 

A moment in time capturing an entire concept  around the model, the clothing and the setting.

 

All artwork, all photography...has the ability to take the viewer to another place. 

Your senses are transported through sight and perception and taken on a journey just by the glance at a photo.

Oh, how we love that journey! 

To be sent to another level of virtual consciousness through the marriage of fashion and photography. 

These two worlds meet in Second Life with the most amazing results.

 

 

[Zeebster Colasanti]

Well said!

[aRa Sheridan]

Indeed sis you so right! <3

[Andred Qinan]

Hi Thalia,

Thanks for the great article.

Well said, I totally agree with you.

Regards,

Andred

[Nardya Rousselot]

Claro que si!!! I couldn't have said it better myself! :heart:

[Malu Zhao]

Realmente estoy de acuerdo con tú articulo, desde los inicios de SL surgieron un sin número de blogs fashion, fotografos muchos no pasaban de la sola fotografia del avatar con el outfit, pero actualmente es muy grato ver no solo la moda que enseña la fotografia, si no el arte que hay en ella, son grandes fotografias perfectamente bien elaboradas, con las poses perfectas, la luz, y el escenario ideal, que sin duda da mayor calidad al trabajo. Recuerdo tus propios inicios en la fotografia y ver como has evolucionado y mejorado.