Proud Cabaret: Numero 2!

So... last Friday I went on my second visit to 'Proud Cabaret' where I got a little more arty and imaginative so that the images may reflect and convey a place of fantasy and escapism! Ooh lala. Using the combination of still life (of the venue) and performances it almost builds a narrative when the images are shown in a series.

Let me know what you think; if you have any ideas for my next visit please let me know- I love feedback :) On my next visit I plan to create a more abstract vision of the performances compared to the 'straight shots' that I have currently documented. This is so that when I create the book of final images they can be presented together (possibly on a double spread) to offer two alternate elements which convey different meaning!

P.S I love candles that smell of Christmas :)

 

 

  

Black and White Burlesque

I just couldnt help myself, Ive already posted colour images from this shoot but I just loooove black and white photography and couldnt resist. Im off to Proud Cabaret again on Friday so there will be some artistic pics of the venue too coming soon.

Ok I should go to bed now...

Life is a Cabaret!

On Saturday I went to watch (and photograph of course) the Cabaret show at 'Proud Cabaret' as part of my project looking at the idealism and fantasy conveyed in a classical inspired burlesque show. The show was faabulous and there were so many talented ladies and gents who performed amazing acts! I love how Burlesque is a celebration of the female form yet can also be humorous and down to earth; bringing together an audience from all walks of life. 

Being shown to a massive front row table which was allocated to just myself (which made me feel a tad bit lonely at first as it would have fit about 10 people!) I got my kit out and took photos of the show. I hope to go back soon to photograph the venue too as it is decorated so decadently and beautifully that you are drawn into the fantasy world before the curtains are even drawn, hense the drawn curtains below! It was so different to photographing fashion as I wanted to capture the reality of a Cabaret show without  intense photoshop or alteration. I still feel like I can add so much more to my project so will put the next pics up as soon as Ive gone back for more :)

Here is Proud Cabaret's website- Its well worth a visit: http://www.proudcabaret.com/