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CONTENTS
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Bella Rae: Photographer
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Caiti Betterton: Fashion Designer
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Into the Wilderness: Grace McCloud
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Constrained: Helena Allen
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Stiched Embelishment
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Caiti’s Collection
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Manchester Location Shoot
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Documentry Shoot: Behind the Scenes
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Messy Room
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Colour Projection
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BELLA RAE P H O T O GR A P H ER 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.’ 5
CAITI BETTERTON FASHION DESIGNER
CAITI BETTERTON FA S H I O N D ES I GN ER caitibetterton@gmail.com
Betterton is an aspiring fashion designer
Caiti was inspired by this incredible story
studying at the Manchester Art School. She
of survival, resulting in her designing a
has developed a collection for her degree
number of garments which reflect the
show inspired by the ‘Wings of Hope’
contrast of the organic richness of the
documentary. This is the true story of the
jungle with the urban world we live in.
Juniane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a
Nature verses architecture.
frightening plane crash, and her account of the ten days she spent wondering through the jungle to find help. 7
WILD E RN ES S MODEL: GRACE MACCLOUD LOCATION 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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C ON TR AIN T MODEL: HELENA ALLEN STUDIO 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. 13
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MA NIPULAT ED EMB ELLISHMENT MODEL: 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. 16
C OLLEC TION DESIGNER: CAITI BETTERTON MODEL: JESS CUSACK MANCHESTER ART SCHOOL The main section of my portfolio showcases
The shoot is simple and uses a white
the collaboration with a third year fashion
backdrop to emphasise the jungle pattern
design student.
within the design. This setting connects with Caiti’s concept because it is is a
These studio shots taken from the front
reflection of contrast in scenery between
back and side of the model, which take a
the jungle and urban areas.
closer look at her degree show collection. 19
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LOCATION LOCATION MODEL: MARTINA BILLSON LOCATION SHOOT MANCHESTER ART SCHOOL
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. 24
B E HIND T HE S CE NE S
The inspiration of this shoot derived from
MODEL: LILLY ALDRIDGE DOCUMENTRY SHOOT
using objects which Silverstein describes,
MANCHESTER ART SCHOOL
Shel Silverstein’s poem, ‘Messy Room’. My concept was to recreate the room 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. 27
M ESSY ROOM MODEL: BELLA THOMPSON OUTDOOR LOCATION SHOOT WITHINGTON, 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. 28
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CO L O UR P R O JE CT ION MODEL: LYORA PISSARRO-STERN STUDIO SHOOT MANCHESTER ART SCHOOL 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. 31
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