1. Who would be the audience for your media product?

7. This shot is genuine, it is typical of where Anna writes the music. Photographically it is also a great shot with a stunning shadow from the tree. Like the genre of music the shot is very natural and Anna isn’t wearing make-up. This connotes how pure and unassuming the music is. This photo was taken whilst Justin was recording, it features on my contents page. It is consistent with the style of the other photos included in the magazine and is not a “posed shot”. In this shot, which features on the contents page it makes it clear that the magazine is not just all about the artists but the instruments too! This was taken in PMT music shop. The colours are well blended. I am addressing my audience’s needs in this shot – as the magazine advertises and advices the best places to buy instruments. This shot really attracts the audience because it is from a live gig- this again shows how much variety is included within my magazine. It is half posed shot- as in I called Justin’s name and took one shot that turned out amazing!

8. The front cover attracts the audience because it stands out from any other magazines on the shelf. The colours are so bold in this issue that is becomes immediately eye catching, and because it looks so unusual people’s curiosity will make them pick it up. The “freebie” sign makes it even more appealing and adds value to the magazine. People love free things! The fact that Anna is playing an acoustic guitar in the shot makes it clear what type of genre it is. People who are guitarists will be intrigued even if they do not usually play acoustic themselves. It is an inviting picture to those who do not even play an instrument but who simply appreciate music that is real, you can sing along to and isn’t over produced.

9. Using quotations is a great way to arouse interest about the article therefore I tempted my readers to find out who “Tash” is! By using a “puff” line to advertise everything else that is in the magazine and tempt the reader. I used the colour gold throughout the magazine including the contents page to show a little sophistication- also with all the other bright colours going on in the photos gold was a great colour to use. I made sure it was used consistently to show professionalism. I think the gold attracts the older audience as it is not a harsh colour.