2. Why are Costumes & props necessary?
Props and costumes are an important part of any shooting
whether it’s a movie, a fashion shoot, a documentary, a TV
commercial, or a still photography shoot like my magazine shots.
Costumes need to be chosen very carefully by costume designers
to depict the mood of the scene, lifestyle, time period of the
movie/shoot, age of the actors/models and also their
personality, this may show viewers a characters background such
as wealth or working class.
Selecting the right costume for a movie or photo shoot is not an
easy task, Thorough research has to be done keeping the script
of the movie or genre on the shoot in mind.
3. Costumes and props for photography
shoot
• For a magazine shoot it is important that the
costume and props meet the genre/style of
the magazine and the artist/model.
• This will create a sense of realism and
professionalism of my product and will attract
my target audience
4. Costume and prop ideas for Hip/hop
magazine
• Costumes: Black jeans, stylish branded jacket
(bomber), and a white top or shirt
• Props: chains, watches, hats
5. Real life costume and props from
current magazines
This real life XXL magazine shows
more props then costumes, the artist
is topless with an overflow of chains
and watches on his body. His tattoos
are also on show which may have
some meaning to his fans. This
represents wealth and individuality
as he’s shoot is different from other
artists.
This XXL magazine front cover shows
an artist wearing a casual outfit (jeans,
shirt and jacket) but still meeting the
genre on the magazine by using props
such as chains around his neck. His
position and body language almost
represents him showing his wealth by
lifting his jacket.
This particular magazine shows the artist ‘Drake’
but has a casual image looking to his left . This may
be because drakes personality is different from
other artists as no props such as chains are used
but a simple jacket and coat has been used for
costumes.
6. An ideal costume for a hip hop
magazine
Black jeans &
designer top Designer jacket
Particular
shoes in
hip/hop
industry
C
o
s
t
u
m
e
:
Prop:
Gold ring
Gold Chain
Hip/hop hat
Gold watch
Designer belt
