{"id":17,"date":"2026-03-15T08:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T12:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/melondy\/?p=17"},"modified":"2026-03-15T08:17:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T12:17:27","slug":"hermann-to-the-past","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/melondy\/2026\/03\/15\/hermann-to-the-past\/","title":{"rendered":"Hermann to the Past"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to my personal photo-look-book. I am Melondy an upcoming photographer who specializes in Street Editorial Photography, and the 80s City Pop Aesthetic. I look to inspire everyone to try something new at least once. You never know what could change your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mbadi Hermann .. March 2026 : Melondy Gates<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Inspiration Behind the Shoot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My inspiration for this shoot started simple: 1980s Japan, vending machines, and a striking model. Japan has a unique visual culture, and vending machines are one of the most recognizable parts of everyday life here. They are everywhere\u2014on quiet streets, in busy neighborhoods, and glowing late at night. I wanted to capture that nostalgic atmosphere and combine it with a fashion-focused perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the shoot, I experimented with camera angles I had never used before. Instead of traditional portrait framing, I focused on unusual perspectives, getting close to the vending machine and using the surrounding environment as part of the composition. This helped create images that felt more immersive and dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The colors also played a big role. I leaned into tones that reminded me of retro magazine covers from the 1980s, where bold lighting and vibrant color grading created a dreamy, almost cinematic feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music Influence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Music also played an important role in shaping the mood of this shoot. The vibe of the project was inspired by a childhood song I enjoyed called \u201cTasogare no Bay City.<\/a>\u201d The nostalgic feeling of the song helped guide the overall tone of the images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While editing the photos, I imagined the visuals as if they were part of a music video or magazine spread from that era. The combination of retro sound, Japanese city elements, and fashion styling helped bring the concept together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Welcome to my personal photo-look-book. I am Melondy an upcoming photographer who specializes in Street Editorial Photography, and the 80s City Pop Aesthetic. I look to inspire everyone to try something new at least once. You never know what could change your life. Inspiration Behind the Shoot My inspiration for this shoot started simple: 1980s … <\/p>\n

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