"What
counts more than style is whether architecture improves our experience of the
built world; whether it makes us wonder why we never noticed places in quite
this way before."
- Ada Louise Huxtable
- Ada Louise Huxtable
Some of the best images are created
when different elements are combined to create an alchemy of beauty. At the
Phase Eight photoshoot, the official photographer for this phase, Jessica VanGoeverden of Van.Go Photography, thought up the concept of fusing old-world
Hollywood glamour with an edgy urban twist.
The shoot took place just outside
uShaka Marine World in an abandoned building along the Point Waterfront. Durban
is a city saturated with history and much of this history has its foundations
in the buildings and architecture within it. The Phase Eight photoshoot
captured this history, which unfortunately now only remains mostly in rundown
and dilapidated buildings, by juxtaposing their rawness and sharp edges with
the soft, ethereal beauty of old-world Hollywood glamour. Lee and Jessica even
went a mile further to give the images a unique ambience by carrying the props
to the location themselves; their dedication to the Project being completely
admirable.
Hollywood glamour of the Fifties and
Sixties cannot be created without the hair, make-up and wardrobe to match. The
graduates of Make-up the College were on location bright and early once again
to create this look for the girls, who interpretted the theme excellently with
the appropriate hair and outfits. Photographers Roy Esterhuysen of FirsthousePhotography and Blush Boudoir as well as Nilufer Yucel joined the group with
Nilufer capturing the behind-the-scenes pics that has gained quite the
following on Facebook. Mums, sisters and brothers - who we are always thankful
for as an extra pair of hands is always appreciated at a photoshoot - also
joined the #ProjectScouted models.
It is definitely a bonus that our
#ProjectScouted ladies are a group oozing class and sophistication, making it
quite natural for them to portray the message of the photoshoot - that despite
the kind of situation or circumstance a woman might find herself in, her poise,
grace and elegance has the power to outweigh even the harshest surroundings.
The official #ProjectScouted photographers have produced a brilliant and highly
creative body of work throughout the Project; from selfies and sassy-sporty to
a live fashion show and now vintage glamour. At Phase Eight its hard to imagine
how the Project could get any better but estimating from the work so far,
there's no way that it can't.
Phase Nine with the Top 7 girls will
take place this coming Sunday with the theme and location soon to be announced.
The shoots are open to anyone who would like to come along and watch the magic
happen. Keep an eye out for the images and don't forget to comment, like and
share on Facebook. Spread the #ProjectScouted love because #WeDoItForThePeople.
