Thursday, 19 December 2013

Candice Swanepoel & Martha Hunt #25



It was great year for many of the models of Victoria’s Secret. One in particular was Candice Swanepoel.


With a string of magazine covers, plenty of editorial content and being chosen to wear the $10m bra at the Victoria’s Secret show, Swanepoel really delivered a grand performance for 2013.


Paola Kudacki captures a different side to the model for the third issue of 25 magazine. Candice features alongside Martha Hunt in a range of black and white photos with different levels of nudity.


In my opinion this is an editorial that would be seen two ways. Firstly, I do believe some people will view these photos as vulgar, an exploitation of women and unnecessary as each shot is dominated with the least lady like posing possible.

But to argue this view we need to look at the models faces. We don’t see any signs of vulnerability or insecurities and the body language is strong, almost masculine. The models, mainly Candice, regularly look at the camera and their faces appear content.


The open leg posing is something we also relate to men, we feature these poses a lot when depicting females as bosses in editorial.


The mirror along with the black and white add great structure to these images. The reflection and angles open up the photo creating greater impact for the eye.


I think this is a great artistic editorial, showing off the beauty of the female figure.
 






Here are two examples of Strong women poses - Hugo Boss "Women Boss" Campaign.




Check out Candice's full working portfolio - Click here.

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