The Clothing Show is a gathering of independent fashion designers, artists and models to celebrate the indie clothing industry in Toronto. The Clothing Show is a 3 day event. If you register at the front as a student photographer, you get to go in for free. Otherwise, the entrance fee is $10 per person.
The runway was filled with photographers taking pictures. I stayed for two runway shows and shot a few pictures. This is my first fashion runway shoot. On my camera, I had a 430EX flash with a 85mm f1.2 mounted on a Canon T1i body. Overall, I am satisfied with the pictures but I do see a lot of leg room for improvements.
Here are the pictures of the first show:
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Designers:
- Simone Walker
- Absynthetika
- Devine
- Mo’Knotic
- Interior Images
- Pause Design
- Berry Ellen Clothier
- Diane Kroe
- Harobed Designs
- Samantha Stoncious
Here are the pictures of the second show:
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Designers:
- Promise to Repeat
- Dialogue
- Fairies Pyjamas
- PlayDead
- Ayla
- RJC Clothing
- Enigma
Lessons learned from this photoshoot
- Use a flash with a diffuser to soften the subject and reduce unbalanced lighting.
- Being in the right spot will get you the shot. Arrive earlier next time to reserve spot.
- Use a Zoom lens. It was very difficult to shoot moving subjects with a prime lens.
For a more successful shoot, check out my friend, Ackon’s The Clothing Show Runway shoot. Here are a few samples of his shots:
The Clothing Show by Ackson | |||
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