Danny Tang- Backstage A/W10

My first show to photograph backstage and on the catwalk for London Fashion Week A/W10 was Danny Tang's show. I had just met with him two days perviously and he was one of the most friendliest and welcoming people i have ever met, with an obvious passion and drive for his work. The collection for the show was based on Queen Victoria with a simple colour palette of black, red and gold. But his theme was clearly indicted by the intricate detailing of silver thread , delicate lace and plunging necklines.

Ok, Yes.... before you ask this is Jade from Britain's Next Top Model and yes.... she was quite small, but she just has an amazing look, naturally beautiful with some amazing saucers as eyes and weirdly enough she kinda looks like a music teacher i had a few years back....weird!

Anyways, i really wanted to put this series of images of her in, because she literally never looked at my camera and i kind of felt a little left out, because of her amazing eyes, but i played on that and had some really gorgeous and unpredictable shots, which capture the tense moments just before the models grace the catwalk.

HYDRA...(The snake lady)

Thought amongst madness........

Ok, so im gonna say firstly the two images above and below give a different vibe to the other images for this show and i cant put my finger on it. I'm gonna either say because of the model not being a naturally stereotypical model, with her huge lips (which i love because it gives the initial feeling that she would talk alot, but in actual reality she was quite shy and quite.....she was lovely though) and wide jaw or either because it looks like she has just been dragged through some bushes. But i dont mind as i think the images look very compelling and interesting with a clear narrative.

Damm!!!, the model Julie has one amazing stare , when i look at this photograph i feel totally engaged with her. I just think the eyes in any photograph no matter what scene tell a story, portray an emotion and create a clear connection with the audience.

Also, i love the black lace flower headwear with red jewelled garnishes placed in the centre of each flower design, which i think frames the face beautifully and also adds to the rich colours and textures of the photograph.
Again Michelle looks amazing in this image. I love the way there are so many dimensions to the photograph, with hair being pulled and flicked in many directions, creating a dynamic atmosphere and composition.

When i first look at the image above it reminds of the Mona Lisa, due to the fixed pose with the model's arms crossed and direct, staring eye contact, totally engaging the audience.

But when i was amongst the craziness backstage i saw Michelle (model) across the room with these popsicle like sticks sticking out of her and was really fascinated with what they actually did. So i found out that they keep the curls in place after they have curled it, i think anyways....well thats what the stylist says anyway.