The Photos that I used in my Magazine

Cover Page

• I chose to use this picture because of the fact that it is a mid shot, this allowed me to show off more of my model. This fit into the convention of cover page models being mid shot to draw the readers attention to them.

• I also picked it due to the models facial expression, which shows the emotions of confidence which is exhibited by the fact that he is looking straight at the camera, as if he is challenging the audience.

• The guitar that he is holding also gives the audience that he must be associated with music which is the genre of the magazine that I am making.

• I chose not to use this picture as the models expression gives the inference of confusion and not confidence which is what I had planned for my cover page.

• Also the mid-close shot does not allow me to manipulate the picture to make the model the main focus as it limits the exposure of the model that I have to work with.

• Also the picture does not give any inference that the model is associated with music, which is an essential feature that I wanted for my cover page picture.

Contents Page

• I chose this image because since it is a mid shot, this allows the reader to get a closer look at the model, which coincides with another reason, the model’s facial expression, which is one of seriousness and contemplation, this fit with the story that was planned for this image.

• The lighting of the image altered its atmosphere to make the image kook moodier and more intense.

• Also the body positioning of the model gives off the impression that of superiority, as he is facing away from the audience.

• I didn’t chose this photo as the body positioning of the model is off, this is due to the fact that the model was leaning backwards and this creates an emphasis on the torso of the model, while the face looses the focus of the audience.

• This means that the facial expression of the model, which should be a focal point of the image is ignored, which means that the audience would miss the models expressions.

• Also the shot is a long-mid shot, this draws the audience away from the model, which subsequently makes the image less eye catching which reduce the chance that the audience would be intrigued by the image and stick to it.

• I chose to use this image because the model is in a central position within the framing of the photo, this would allow me more flexibility when working with this image.

• The model is facing towards the camera which increases the interaction with the audience, which would increase the success of this photo in attracting the audiences attention.

• I chose not to use this image because the positioning of the model within the frame was not though out properly, because of this part of the model was lost, and making reducing the quality of the image.

• The body language that is given off by the artist is a little bit negative, as he is slouching a little, which provides a negative portrayal and as such provides a negative interpretation to the audience.

Double Page Spread

• I chose to use this photo as it is a landscape photo and the increased width of the photo meant that I could extend the image over both pages of my double page spread, this would mean that there would be a theme that would link both pages of the article together.

• Also the way that the model is interacting with the guitar gives the inference that he must know what he’s doing, this plays to the musical genre of the magazine.

• the lighting of the iamge lights up the models face with creates an emphasis there, which catches the eye of the reader and draws their attention

• I didn’t choose this photo, because models eye line is off to the side of the photo, and this presents no point for the audience to interact with the model, which means that they would be more likely to skip over this image

• Also the model is holding guitar with no professionalism which gives the inference that he can’t play the guitar and that he is just a model and not an actual musician.

• Also the mid-long shot gives me too much of the artist to work with and that to effectively position this image on the page I would need to cut off some of the image, which makes this image impractical.