I have used similar styles of make-up compared to Keri Hilson, as the model on my shot was an interpretation of the R&B artist. I used a very similar lip-gloss, and eye make-up mascara and eyeliner. The make-up used on the face, gives an R&B gimmick to the model. It shows a true representation of a woman with a fantastic image which should be displayed, to her fans. It gives a message of sophistication and dignity. The model is a role model like real R&B artists, to other women and girls of the particular age groups of 16-25, who want to be like her, have the same image, lifestyle and recognition. I have also carefully chosen the hair length of my model to have the same hair length and style of hair to the R&B artist she is portraying. The model in my shot with the blue coat, shows how her costumes or outfits are of famous designer labels and shows the music of R&B to be of high money value and status, with the high expectancy from fans to look as the phrase is ‘A million dollars’. The hoop earrings, is an absolute image of R&B female artists. Earlier shown in my planning, in the costumes section, ‘heavy bling’ is a traditional feature used throughout both men and women. In Keri Hilson photo, she is wearing dangly earrings which again show a good representation. The jewellery R&B artists use make a point about money and all other aspects that happen especially to teenagers in today’s society. The money issue is to state that black people are normally under suspicion of crime such as theft, knife crime etc, and R&B artists represent teenagers today not only of the black race but of all kinds of ethnic and racial backgrounds, and help promote the message across through their image of the heavy jewellery, music (lyrics of the songs) and the locations in which they set their music. 

 

These photo shots show good body language of what a female R&B artist would be portraying to her target audience. The shot  gives a very dominant and boastful appearance. The fact that I have placed her left arm on her hip, gives a very ‘stand my ground’ look. She looks like she is control of the audience and telling them what’s what. The shot, gives a very typical image of a female R&B artist of her being seductive but yet innocent at the same time. The seductive feature comes from her body position as she is lying down. The innocent feature comes from her facial expression, as if she has done nothing wrong.