Wyeth’s Beach

This shoot with the lovely Clare James was inspired by the work of Andrew Wyeth, whose realist paintings speak of intense isolation with barren and beautiful landscapes, under soft overcast skies or acidic, pallid sunlight.

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Fashion photography of woman in a white wool coat with long hair on a beach with the tide out
 
 
 
 
 
Fashion photography of a woman's feet standing on rock and wearing a white dress
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
landscape photography of mawgan porth beach in conrwall
 
Painting by Andrew Wyeth
 
 
 
 
Fashion photography of woman wearing long coat looking down with sea cliff in the background
 
 
Fashion photography of woman out of focus against a coastal beach scene
 
 
 
painting by andrew wyeth
 
 
 
Fashion photography of woman's long wavy hair blowing in the wind on a black coat
Fashion photography of womans hand lying on sea grass in a white dress
 
Fashion photography of woman with eyes closed head tilted up wearing a black coat with her hair tucked in with the sea in the background
 
 
 
Fashion photography of woman wearing white wool jumper and coat frowning
 

 
 

Portfolio Project / 

Fashion Shoot - January 2022

Photography & Art Direction: Ali Green 

Model: Clare James 

Location: Mawgan Porth - ///defend.cherish.downs

This shoot took inspiration from the work of American artist Andrew Wyeth. A realist painter whose work resonates a strange sense of isolation. Cold, baron landscapes dominate the composition leaving single lone figures appearing solitary and lost.    

His pallet is muted and earthy with acidic tones to convey cold sunlight - an honest and unsympathetic portrayal of his world and that of the people who inspired him. Christian’s World is his most noted piece. 

This style and Mawgan Porth beach set the tone for this project. 

When the tide is low after the break of dawn, the beach is smooth and damp creating a mirror-like effect with the sky. The tones are soft, beautiful pale blues to soft browns and after the rain, the land bleeds water over the beach to meet the sea. 

I selected the wardrobe based on strong silhouettes, neutral tones, and practicality. The style is timeless and champions slow fashion, focussing on clothing that trends every year. 

I chose Clare as a model for this project, as she has a strong natural beauty. Being comfortable and at ease outdoors she has effortless grace and connection to her surroundings.    

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