Progression

Plans For After The Course

Having studied Photography for my first year of A-Levels, I fell in love with it and it became my absolute passion. I began spending little time on my other subjects which I was studying and spent the majority of my time working on my photography and shooting at any possible opportunity. This was when I realized I wanted to study Photography in my depth and detail. So I left after my first year of A-levels, coming out with a B, which I was so disappointed with as I had my heart set on getting an A. I then started at Plymouth College of Art, studying an Extended Diploma in Photography. However, I just did not click with it as much as I did at A-Level. I just did not have the jump up and go, like I did the previous year. In my free time, I don’t pick up my camera anywhere near as much as I used to. I’m not entirely sure myself why my passion for photography has died down.

When I was studying A-Levels I was certain that I was going to go to University and study photography. However, now I have no idea! I have always had a passion for fashion and beauty, such as makeup and hair. Which has definitely become more important to me as I’ve got older. So I would love to go on and do a beauty course somewhere and possibly look down the route of becoming a Make-Up Artist. However, then I feel like I will of wasted three whole years studying photography, which I may not pursue. Although I’ve looked at Fashion Photography courses, which look interesting and I think I would enjoy. Fashion and Portraiture Photography have always been my favourite, which I still thoroughly enjoy doing!

My younger sister has a real passion for makeup aswell and we have always spoken about setting up our own business, doing makeup for people, possibly for events such as weddings and celebrations and then taking photographs at the end. I am still so unsure of what I will be doing in the future, although these are just my thoughts and ideas so far into the course.

Possible Courses At University

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Possible Universities To Study Fashion Photography

University Of The Arts London:

This course allows you to study fashion photography as both a practical and cultural discipline. The course is academically rigorous, with exploration of analytical and critical approaches to photographic imagery, together with the study of the ideology, politics and context of fashion. You will learn the technical skills of photography, including digital image production and manipulation, whilst exploring images from haute couture to street style, from advertising campaigns to designer look-books, from art gallery to shop window, and from fanzine to glossy magazine, and you will analyse and critique global style and the fashion industry. Industry-led projects form part of the course, and you will experience location and studio shooting, working in teams with stylists, make-up artists, model agencies and art directors. You will graduate as a professional and original image maker. You will be based in Lime Grove in Shepherd's Bush, just west of Holland Park and Notting Hill.

University For The Creative Arts:

Our BA (Hons) Fashion Photography course offers you the opportunity to study alongside photography students, where you'll become part of a friendly, resourceful community with a prestigious global reputation. Whether you choose to pursue editorial, advertising, fine art or any other career path, your exploration into critical and analytical approaches to imagery will place you in a perfect position to enter the industry as a professional, creative image-maker, with a fusion of skills that sets you apart from other graduates

Falmouth University:

One of the few photography degrees in the UK to sit within an internationally respected Fashion programme, at Falmouth you'll be immersed in the industry from day one. Working closely with BA(Hons) Fashion Design and BA(Hons) Performance Sportswear Design, and supported by highly experienced, professionally active lecturers, you’ll complete live briefs and collaborations, developing excellent technical skills in all aspects of image-making whilst also gaining an in-depth knowledge of fashion.

Southampton Solent University:

On this highly creative degree students will develop their practical and creative photography skills with a focus on fashion, as well as studying fashion and photography theory. Students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through our in-house creative agency, Solent Creatives, and have also previously been involved with the University-organised Southampton Fashion Week. Students will learn a diverse range of skills with access to professional photography facilities and a make-up studio. They are also able to hone their IT, layout and design skills in our Mac suites, using industry standard software, such as InDesign, Final Cut Pro and Photoshop. Students also have access to digital reprographics rooms for high quality professional prints.

Possible Jobs To Look At And Consider

Skills Needed:

Good communication skills

To Be Supportive

Role Model

To Be Proactive

Help Students To Develop And Progress

Skills Needed:

Imagination

Outgoing

Good Time Management (Be Able To Meet A Deadline)

Understand Post Production

Camera Skills/Knowledge

Skills Needed:

Knowledge Of The Brand/ Make Up Industry

Communication Skills

Friendly And Approachable

Leadership Skills

Passion For Makeup