Research for ShootsBy Bethany Bouchareb

Hair

Concerning hair a running theme is that all hair is long however it ranges in styles from curly to straight, from down to up. It also ranges in colors however the main colors seem to be black, brown and blonde. Red and other hair colors (bright dyed ones) are not often shown.

Makeup

Concerning makeup a running theme seems to be that there is always makeup worn and it seems to be quite heavy which brings out the models face, also heavy eye makeup seems to be quite common.

Costumes

Concerning costumes styles seem to vary from what would be classified as cute to what would be classified as ‘grunger’ style, these two styles are quite diverse. It is also quite common for the costumes to coincide with color e.g. black jeans will be matched with black shoes, or a monochrome idea will be forced, e.g. a white dress with black shoes.

Location

• Concerning locations a common theme is that they always seem quite busy, whether they are filled with balloons, or in a school, or in a shop. It is rarely bare however a backdrop can be used which can draw attention more so to the model. Color in location is a big theme as it breaks up what could be an all white back drop.

Props

Concerning props a running theme seems to be playful turned sexy, for example the use of bubblegum comes across quite sexy due to the pose of the model, this runs for the cupcake as well. The props also usually coincide with the location e.g. the cupcake is in the location of a bakery kitchen.