Since starting my research for the AD137 Photography and Styling Brief i began to look into Fashion Photographers that i feel inspired by, Helmut Newton being the most influential. Not only did i look at the photography but also more deeply into the appearance of the models, styling, film photography and location. One thing that captivates me about his work is the way he photographs women as i feel his photography empowers them. Although it could be controversial as he photographs them often nude or in erotic moments or clothing, to me i find it very beautiful to look at. I feel the way he photographs women really accentuates and embraces their bodies and features. He captures women in ways which make them look powerful and dominant and uses further props such as cigarettes and cigars to add to this desired look.

He has inspired me to want to take photographs of women in particular and create a final concept of images based on them entirely. I will style them in possibly erotic but also body enhancing clothing to highlight parts of the body women are often insecure or feel the need to hide. Underwear, revealing clothing and nude photographs will be something i will experiment with.

French films will be another source of inspiration i will refer to and include in my work. Looking into directors such as Goddard and films such as ‘Breathless’ and ‘The dreamers’, i will look closely at how they capture women in certain shots and scenes.