The project so far

1) What has been successful so far, what have you been pleased with?

The project so far has been successful in terms of pushing my ideas and creativity, exploring ideas that I may not have before such as, the use of different objects within my shoots and also the looks that I am creating to fit to my theme and my overall final idea. The shoots I have done so far have all been successful with the use of models and photographers, and help with lighting techniques, all of these elements together have allowed me to create stronger images that are of a better quality than before.  I am pleased that so far I feel the final images I have produced are linking to my theme of dark surrealism and the in-between stage of dream and reality , I do think that they are taking a slightly different route on the dark term with my images not all meant to be all ecstatically pleasing before, and now I personally think none of them are that unpleasing they all have a slightly unnerving feel but are not as disturbing as originally planned. I have managed to source a few accessories such as headresses and masks to fit my theme and work within my ideas, this was a major worry I had originally . The box I am creating to store my book in to  is coming along nicely and will be finished by the end of march ready for me to finish the final designing of it.

2) Are you on track with your original production schedule, if not why and what do you need to adjust?

My original production schedule has changed many times this is due to the amount of images I was planning to create. Originally I wanted to do about 20 final Images but once talking to madame peripetie and Sharon I realised this was unrealistic and to many images altogether. This has caused my production schedule to change massively I am planning on doing about 10-12 final images now but I am slightly behind on the production still, this has been due to many cancellations from both models and photographers last minute meaning I have had to reschedule timings or find new models/photographers altogether making it very stressful, even pre planning shoots has gone wrong as people still pull out last minute. adjustments have been made to re organise shoots that were cancelled and get back on track by fitting in more shoots in a week instead of spread it out, I am now working of more of a weekly plan as this makes it easier to know whats now going on each week due to so many changes.

3) How have you resolved major issues?

Major issues have formed within the planning and production of the project. Photographers and models dropping out has been one of the biggest issues with me having to re juggle everything around and resolve solutions. So far no major issues with shoots have occurred like needing to re shoot. The scent I wanted to create for the project has been something that I have been struggling to find a solution on how it could work this needs to be discussed further within a tutorial as its looking very unlikely to be a part of the project causing a lot of stress.

4) What requires further improvement?

The time managment of my project requires further improvement along with editing the images and also getting the book designed on indesign with the help of a graphic designer by easter which is looking more and more like an unlikely deadline. The organisation of planning before a shoot need so be done sooner also making sure I have all the accessories and styling elements needed. 

5) You may also want to suggest ideas for further development of your project.