I was set the task to research and create Mapplethorpe inspired images. my first Mapplethorpe inspired shoot was in the studio at first I was stuck for ideas of how to create images which are my own unique images however are Mapplethorpe based. Once I was in the studio I found it to be one of the more interesting topics. I like how we was able to fill the frame of the image in different ways and experiment with the style of Mapplethorpe. I liked using the block colour backgrounds as many of Mapplethorpe's images was simple with little detail within the background at all. I found that the white worked best with the people I was taking images for.
I captured this image as she was laughing. I really like the way she is just slightly off centre and her posture. I like the care free and happiness which is portrayed through this image and feel that although very little of Mapplethorpe's work done this I still think that the way in which the image has been taken and the over photo could related to some of his work. I changed this image into black and white as it gave it more of an effect and suites the image well.
I think this is my most successful image from my studio Mapplethorpe shoot. This image is one of my favourite due to how her face appears emotionless and the composition on the image. I really like how her head and shoulders fills the frame and how her thick curly hair divides the harsh background and her face. I did experiment and see how this image looked in black and white however I felt that it was better in colour and liked the colour contrasts within the image.
Progression
If I was to shoot Mapplethorpe in the studio again I would like to try more straight on portraits of people and maybe try and add some props.
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