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| Photo: © Georgia Watson 2013 |
Georgia Watson is currently in her second year at
Southampton Solent University, studying Writing Fashion and Culture. She sent
over a few images from a recent photo-shoot that she styled and photographed. The
theme was the 1950s, which Georgia associates with “Dior, full skirts and
femininity” and her aim was to “capture the essence of the era by using
original clothes from the 50s”.
The images featured here really stood out to me, and when
looking at them, two photographers came to mind right away. The first is
William Eggleston, who has a very distinctive photographic style and worked
during the 1950s and 60s in Tennessee and the Mississippi. The bold colours of
Georgia’s styling and her choice of location clearly reference a similar time, bearing
similarities to those elements in Eggleston’s work.
A more contemporary
photographer, Alex Prager, utilizes the stylistic elements of Eggleston’s work,
along with a high level of styling to also evoke a sense of the era.
The light filtering through the windows and curtains creates a soft and reflective mood, enhanced by the model’s expression, prompting the viewer to conjure up a feeling of nostalgia in their own minds. These images successfully capture a sense of 1950s American culture, and Georgia’s decision to style with authentic clothes amplifies the overall aesthetic, while staying true to her original concept.
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| Photo: © Georgia Watson 2013 |
Joe Rose
Co-Editor
