Photographs Production

Photographs ProductionBy Lauren Stocks

Front Cover

I chose to use this image for my front cover becauseThe background is lighter and follows the conventions of having a white backgroundFacial expression is happy and gives of a friendly imageThe image shows direct address as he is looking directly at the camera

I didnt use this image for my front cover becauseThe background is too grey and doesnt go with conventionsThe camera shot is too close to his faceHis face is at an angle and doesnt look straight forward at the camera

Contents Page

I chose to use this image on my contents page because Shows that its a music magazine as of the propThe angle makes his jaw line stand out moreHis facial expression is more posed and goes with the conventions of a music magazine

I didnt use this image on my contents page becauseIt looks like a photo you would use in a fashion magazineThe lighting looks too yellow so the image looks like it has a filterHis facial expression looks too posed for the magazine genre I am presenting

Contents Page

I chose to use this image on my contents page because The background for the image is white which is a common convention for an image on the contents pageHer facial expression is showing her teeth which supports the genre of pop as they are usually smiling and look friendlyThe photo is at an angle which creates a different affect as it was used as the main imageThe headphones used show that the magazine links to musicI didnt use this image on my contents page becauseThe light is too bright and gives a yellow affect Doesnt look like an image used in a music magazine because she is touching her hair

Contents Page

I chose to use this image on my contents page becauseHas a facial expression that fits in with my genre of popShe looks like a stereotypical female in the pop industryUses direct addressSticks to my colour theme of black,pink and white.She is wearing pink lipstick which is common for females to wear in a pop magazine as they usually wear lipstickI chose not to use this image on my contents page becauseShe looks too serious and this doesnt fit in with my genre of popShe isnt looking at the camera which breaks direct address The photo looks too dark and needs more light

Double Page Spread

I chose to use this image on my double page spread becauseThe image has a plain black background so that the page doesnt look too busy and I can fit my text inHe is looking away from the camera because this is the type of shot that I wanted to useHis facial expression is smiley and happy which goes with the genre pop