How do I photograph the 80s Editorial aesthetic?+
Power, ambition, and hair the decade that believed more was always the answer. Reference the editorial work of Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts for posing language the body should be extended, angular, and in control; the subjects in 80s editorial never looked uncertain
What shots should I get for a 80s Editorial photo shoot?+
Capture: Studio beauty portrait with strong overhead key light, pronounced shoulder pads creating a strong silhouette; Full-length fashion shot against a deep shadow-free background, subject in a power pose; Close portrait with hard light creating sharp cheekbone shadow, the makeup deliberately theatrical; Environmental shot in a glass-and-steel office environment, subject at a desk in full dress; Action shot mid-stride in an exterior architectural space, trench coat or structured jacket in motion.
What lighting works for 80s Editorial photography?+
Strong, hard directional light a fresnel or 7-inch reflector above and slightly to the front; the resulting shadows on the face were a deliberate aesthetic choice in 80s studio fashion photography
Where should I shoot 80s Editorial photography?+
Good locations include: Glass-fronted office building exterior, Corporate lobby with marble and chrome, Photo studio with classic seamless and a strong light rig, Urban plaza with strong architectural geometry.
What wardrobe works for 80s Editorial photography?+
Padded shoulders, bold lapels, primary or jewel tones, statement belts, power jewelry nothing soft or apologetic
