Rankin - Make-up

Here, Rankin has used colour and make-up to make these portraits unusual. In the photo above, the eye make-up is the same colour as the background, creating a relationship with the model and her background, which is unusual as usually photographers separate the two elements using contrast. The lighting is very artificial, as is seen in the reflection of the models eyes, but without flushing the colour out, and we can still see even the lightest dots on her face. There is a small depth of field as the model's nose is in focus, but her ear is not, meaning all the focus is intended to be on the models face. The off-centre composition suggests a more thoughtful approach, as to have the model directly central may appear thoughtless. In landscape photographs it is easier to experiment with composition as you have that space either side of the models face. The colours are bright and almost garish, creating a candyland feel. I'd be interested in replicating this flavour of shoot, with the pastel colours and bright make-up.