I was recently lucky enough to be asked if I would like to work along side a freelance fashion stylist, I was asked to assist her on a press shoot for Coronation Street. It was a really good experience to be involved and work on the famous cobbles of the Coronation Street set. The people I worked with were really nice and welcoming and I got to see quite a lot of the actors. I would definitely do it again.
The photo shoot was with a new actor coming into the well known British soap and an existing actor who had a big story line coming up. They were both lovely to work with and the shoot was great as everything fitted well and the actors liked all the outfits they were styled in. Clothing from River Island, Topman, Adidas and Jack & Jones were worn for their casual looks, as well as Zara suits and Kurt Geiger shoes for the smart looks, which suited the style the photographer wanted to go for depending on the various back drops and it suited the personal style of the actors.
I learnt that it's important as a fashion stylist to ensure that you follow the brief given for the shoot, as well as what the actors like because it is different to styling models for retailers, you need to take the actors personal style into consideration as well as putting your touch on it as a fashion stylist and choosing the best possible looks.
I appreciated getting the experience in this area of fashion, doing some networking and seeing what stylists do. It can involve a lot of early mornings, a lot of shopping and organisation, especially when you're freelance, but the stylist I worked with enjoys being able to work with different companies and has gained a lot of experience and contacts which has been beneficial for her working freelance. I will hopefully get to assist again.
Below are some behind the scene images from the day of the photo shoot.
Behind the scenes
The famous knicker factory - Underworld
Above is new character Luke, styled in a Zara suit, shirt and tie and Kurt Gieger shoes. The deep blue and mustard colour combination went together really well and complimented the actors skin tone.
Above is one of the back drops used at the photo shoot. The back drop was used to create a rustic, olden effect I thought it looked really good from the photographers camera shots. This was shot in the Imperial War Museum in Trafford, Manchester, next to the Coronation studio.
Above the famous Coronation Street, where all the action takes place.
The popular Rovers Return pub.
I am looking forward to seeing the actual professional photography shots and seeing when they are published. I'll keep you updated.
