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Layout Sketches
Sketching the layout of the magazine helped alot with solidifying which details I wanted to include in the magazine. These include, the colored tape, the Japanese candies (on the back cover), and the time stamps on each of the different spreads. Drafting how I wanted to include these different elements made my approach more organized, and gave me a specific goal. Additionally, these sketches helped me understand that the photography should be the focal point of the magazine; rather than type or the scanned in elements.
‘A’ Magazine
‘A’ magazine presented me with the challenge of creating a 3-page spread of fashion editorials, both styled and photographed by me. The Indie film, Lost in Translation, acted as my inspiration for the magazine— it helped me strengthen my narrative of the three shoots by breaking them up into “morning”, “afternoon” and “night”. As my work on this project progressed, I wanted to find a balance of a daily, normal-looking elements, but pushing it so the looks were still out of the ordinary.
Additionally, with the film taking place in Tokyo, I found that adding subtle references to Japanese culture helped enhance the story told through my images and layout. Choosing to work with only one model gave me the opportunity to really fine-tune his looks and devote all of my energy to his role. I value this project greatly because I exercised so many different skills: photography, design layout, styling and creative directing.
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