Fashion Photobook
About This Project
For this assignment, I was asked to create a photobook in Adobe Lightroom and produce a final printed version through Blurb. The book needed a clear theme, at least twenty pages, my name and title on the cover, and an information page describing both myself and the topic. I chose to base my photobook on colorful, expressive street-style fashion, because I wanted to explore how clothing, attitude, and environment can work together to create bold visual narratives.
My process began with research. I looked at early-2000s fashion photography, contemporary street-style blogs, and editorials that mix unconventional color palettes with raw, urban settings. I was especially inspired by photographers who use flash photography at night to highlight textures and bring saturation forward. This helped me establish the tone of my book: vibrant, playful, and slightly chaotic in a way that feels genuine to youth culture.
Before shooting, I styled each outfit myself. I intentionally selected clothes that clashed or contrasted: neon tights with patterned skirts, vintage jackets, oversized jeans, loud prints, and unexpected color combinations. My goal was to create characters that felt expressive and a bit nontraditional, reflecting individuality rather than polished runway perfection. I shot mostly at night or in dimly lit environments, using flash to create sharp contrasts and bring out the saturation of the clothing. The settings—parking lots, sidewalks, grocery aisles—added to the raw, documentary feel.
Once I imported the images into Lightroom, I focused on keeping the edits consistent. I emphasized brightness, color intensity, and crisp flash details so the book would feel cohesive. For layout, I followed the course guidelines by mixing full-page spreads with multi-image pages to keep the rhythm visually engaging. Because my subject matter is so bold, I placed visually quieter pages beside the loudest images to avoid overwhelming the viewer. I also opened and closed the book with similarly energetic portraits as a way of creating “bookends” and maintaining stylistic symmetry.
This project allowed me to combine styling, photography, editing, and layout into one final product. The photobook reflects my creative choices, my interest in fashion, and my ability to build a strong visual identity from concept to print.