“Slutheads” Ryan Oliver Peterson
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
The brief Imagine you are submitting a fashion editorial to a magazine of your choice. The theme for their upcoming issue is: Rebellion, Youth, Riot.
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
SlutWalk A transnational movement of protest marches Participants march dresssed as “sluts” in revealing, sexy attire such as short skirts, stockings and scanty tops Its purpose is to protest against explaining or excusing rape by referring to any aspect of a woman’s appearance “Women can wear what they want, whenever they want without feeling theatened or judged”
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
Polyester magazine A new magazine based in London Celebration of the camp and kitsch Often writes about modern social politics like gender identity and social media within youth culture Anti-minimalism Fun, colourful, happy, young
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
The idea A series of photos of young men rebelling against convential clothing by wearing “slutty” outfits The outfits are inspired by the SlutWalk attire, but also have a strong reference to punks/skinheads Models are essentially a gang of rebels that are starting a revolution of “slutty’’ clothing Their clothes are extravagent and rebellious, and are essentially their uniform The subculture is called Slutheads, a play on Skinheads
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
The models 4 models in total Tall, skinny, rugged, shaved heads, rough looking One model will be large to add diversity and something more interesting about the gang Two could be possible lovers, adds a storyline to the series
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
Styling references Inspired by skinheads, new romanticism and punk culture, combined with a “slutty� vibe Steel cap boots and bomber jackets layered with lingerie and skimpy pieces Lots of skin, mesh, textures, colour, glitter, yet still with a punk-like roughness to the style Sleezy, overly sexualised, camp, vulgar, extravagent, eccentric, over-the-top, trashy, rebellious
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
Make-up references Natural complexion Smoky red around eyes, drugged up look Slight contouring Shiny cheekobones
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
Location 1- Coat warehouse Long rails of the same coats Cold and stark space Clothes represent mass production and uniform Models represent anti-mass production
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
Location 2 - English boarding school Place of discipline and strict rules Conforming and uniform is essential Very traditional and British feel Models rebelling against the necessary uniform
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
Photography style Shot on 35mm Grainy and dry Soft, faint colours Lighting to appear natural Simple shapes Raw, unretouched feel
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
Individual model shots Not staged or looking to camera in moderation Simple, nonchalant, effortless posing Full body Variety of movements (sat/stood/walking/leaning) Possible interactions with surrounding props
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
Group shots Landscape All looking into camera/all looking away Variety of poses and heights (some sitting/lying/ standing) Looking relaxed and comofortable together
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
Macro Shots Details of clothing/accessories Emphasising the “sluttiness� of the attire
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
Photography: Mastered with Nick Knight
Post production Scanning in different fabrics DIY hands-on feel to it Using them as backgrounds Experimenting with layering Adding splashes of colour Sickly and tacky textures to compliment the styling
Ryan Oliver Peterson www.ryanoliverpeterson.com
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