The document discusses location choices for pop magazine photo shoots. It notes that pop magazines typically use plain, solid-colored backgrounds like white screens rather than elaborate settings, as the fonts, costumes, and poses are colorful enough to engage readers. A white background makes the artist and fonts pop visually while keeping the layout neat. Alternatives like light pink, blue, or purple screens also work to complement the "girly and fun" brand identity of pop magazines. The author decides a plain pink background best suits their shoot of artist Kayla Kole, as her white costume will contrast nicely while reflecting her delicate star image.

1. Location Ideas.

2. Popular locations.
As pop magazines are colourful and filled with images, it is uncommon to see
extravagant settings. They tend to stick to a plain background such as a white
screen. This is because there is enough colour and interest from the use of
font, costume and pose. This highlights how effective the presentation of pop
magazines are, as the use of an unusual/exciting location is not needed,
enough attention is on the artist and the fonts, compared to the target audience
being interested in the location. Furthermore, due to the already existing
colours, a vibrant location may make the magazine seem messy and take away
the professional look.

3. Effect Of The White Screen.

4. Why It Is Effective?
A white screen allows the main artist more eye catching and attention grabbing,
as it allows the colours of their costume to stand out and appear loud,
highlighting the brand identity of the magazine. It also makes the frame appear
neat, tidy and professional. In addition to this, it allows the font to appear more
striking too, allowing the font to be any colour as there is no worry that it will
compete with the loudness of the background location. Outdoor locations are
not usually a convention of the pop genre, this tends to be associated with the
indie rock genre. It would not fit the brand identity of a pop magazine.

5. Other Popular Locations.

6. Coloured Backgrounds.
As I researched further into common locations, I found that if a white screen is
not used, it was common to see another coloured screen behind the chosen
artist. This colour was plain and is usually, light pink, blue or purple. These
colours tend to reflect the star image of the artist featured and also supported
the girly and fun brand identity of the magazine, as pop is a high energy, bright
and bubbly genre.

7. My Chosen Location.
From this research, I decided a plain pink background would be a good choice
of location to take my images. It is quick, easy and professional allowing my
magazine to appear striking and readable. The plain pink will also allow my
magazine to seem tidy and neat, therefore I would not have to worry about my
chosen font colour contrasting with the location. Furthermore, the pink will also
reflect the girly, innocent and delicate star image of my chosen artist Kayla
Kole. In addition, her white costume will go well with the pink, giving a pretty
and feminine look which will appeal to my target audience.