Be picture perfect

2nd February 2010

Type: News

Categories: Love Middlesbrough News

The latest tips on fashion photography is what's on offer as part of Teesside University's latest workshop with Skillset.

Shoot Fashion with Keith Moss and Kate Fearnley, a practical workshop funded by One North East, takes place at Teesside on 23 February. Led by former Vogue and Wella photographer Keith and internationally acclaimed and homegrown fashion designer Kate, the workshop is aimed at new industry entrants and freelancers wishing to establish themselves as fashion photographers.

Middlesbrough-based Kate was recently named 'Cosmopolitan Ultimate Young Fashion Entrepreneur' and her dresses have been worn by Nadine Coyle from Girls Aloud, Katie Price, Sinitta from X-Factor/Dancing on Ice and X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke.

The workshop will explore the following, how does an aspiring photographer break in to the industry? And when they get there, what is their role - and what are they expected to do? Who else will they work with and how does he/she interact with the many models, stylists and make-up artists who are all essential parts of the process? How do they go about recruiting these people in the first place?

Finally, how does the fashion photographer achieve the expectations of the fashion designer while appealing to the tastes of the designer's audience? And how do they ensure that the image that appears on the billboard or in the magazine looks like the one that they and their client had in their heads?

Industry myths will be dispelled through candid, 'behind the scenes' discussions with professional make-up artists, stylists and models. This will be followed by a live shoot where (with their own cameras) the participants will have the rare opportunity to photograph the models wearing Kate Fearnley's latest collection, supported by a team of stylists and make-up artists. Keith and Kate will give technical and creative feedback to the delegates as they develop the skills needed to become a successful fashion photographer throughout the shoot.

Keith Moss said: "I'm really excited to be working with Teesside University again. This is a unique event where the region's up and coming photographers will have a chance to pick the brains of people at the top of their game in the fashion industry. Myself and Kate are keen to pass on as much of our knowledge and experience as possible and during this practical day they'll learn how to shoot high quality fashion photography."

The workshop is open to recent entrants to the photography industry who have an interest in working in fashion. If you are interested in attending, please send a brief biog/CV and web link to your work to James McDermott at: j.mcdermott@tees.ac.uk with 'Shoot Fashion Workshop' in the Subject box by midday on Friday 12th February. For further information call James on: 01642 738 089.

Please note that as with all of the Skillset Sustain events, delegates MUST be working in the North East-based media industries to qualify for this 'no cost' event.

Useful links

Teesside University

Kate Fearnley Boutique

Keith Moss Photography

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