1. Amy Boardman
This picture highlights that J Cole is a rapper because
the grey hooded jumper and the basketball
highlights he is sporty. I think the black background
represents that he is playing outside therefore this
gives in a touch of an urban essence. The lighting in
the photograph highlights the right side of his face;
this also makes the diamond earring in his ear stand
out. J Cole is in the middle of the rule of thirds, and
the background does not give us an idea of where he
is, this adds mystery to the photograph and gives us
the impression that where he is may not be safe, this
is effective because it adds excitement to the
photograph.
In the picture Adele is to the right hand
side of the rule of thirds. This enables us
to see a window to the side of her; this
window also lets lots of light into the
frame and gives her a glow. This glow
gives us the impression that Adele is a
heavenly character and she is almost
represented as an angel.Her flower
earrings are also yellow to represent a
heavenly vibe. This tells us that her
music is an inspiration to her. However
her red lips create a binary opposition,
which tells us that her music is feisty to
get her opinions and views across.
This photograph of The Wanted is used to
represent that they are united as one. For
example as they are all looking in the same
direction and have parted from their game
of cards this tells us that if you aggravate
one of them you aggravate them all. This is
also represented by their facial expressions
as they have very stern looks upon their
faces. The red cards also symbolize danger.
Also the rustic walls in the background
suggests they don’t need to be in an elegant
place to have fun, this creates a fun vibe
and is used to represent that their music is
very engaging.

2. As Maddi Jane is in the centre of the rule of
Amy Boardman
thirds this enables us to see the background
behind the artist, and as it is grass and soil
this suggests that she is a down to earth
artist and loves making music. The hi-key
lighting is used to represent the sun shining
on perhaps a summer’s day, which tells the
audience that her music is very sweet and
innocent. As she is turning around mid-shot
this gives us the impression that she is just
enjoying her day like she enjoys her music,
which tells us that her music is very fun and
enjoyable.
The band Daytona Lights uses the use
of photography to suggest they are
an indie band. For example the use of
clothing in the photograph is used to
represent they are very modern and
fashionable. The graffiti on the wall
in the background suggests that their
destination is urban, much like the
bands type of music. The sunglasses
on the band members are used to
represent mystery within the band
and suggests if you buy the album
and you don’t think you will be keen
on it you perhaps will be mistaken
and enjoy the band’s music.
This image of Taylor Swift is used to create a binary opposition to
her music. This is because her music falls under the category of
western country, and she is wearing a red dress and red lipstick.
This red lipstick is used to tell the audience of her music that her
music is innocent but has dangerous twists to it as they are all
written based on her feelings. The red lipstick also adds colour to
her face and defines her lips from the rest of her face. Her eyes are
stern but draw in the audience’s attention. This adds mystery to
the image with intrigues the audience and convinces them to buy
her album.

3. Amy Boardman This image represents that the band Foster
the People enjoy music but also do not take it
too seriously. This is shown by the lighting of
the photo because this represents the
sunlight, and as they are walking away from
the black and silver drums in the background
this tells the audience that they are going to
have fun. The right third is filled with 2 band
members. The centre of the third is used to
emphasise the summer’s day. The left third
may suggest that the member of the band
wants to work on the music but he is being
told want to do by the person at the front of
the shot. The facial expression of the front
band member is a juxtaposition to the formal
attire that they are wearing, the suits that
they are wearing highlight that music is their
work as well as their passion.
The four rings on Miley Cyrus’s fingers emphasise the fact that she
has a rocky edge to her music. However her long eyelashes are used
as a juxtaposition to the rings as the eyelashes represent her
innocence. The fact that she is biting her thumb suggests that she is
nervous of what people think of her music. This suggests that her
music is a lot to her. As you cannot see her body or her surroundings
and just her face suggests she is a well known artist worldwide.