1. Front cover image
Original Photoshop
I selected this female model to be the main image on the front cover because she is fitting with the current trends, holding a
newly released product on the music market (Pill by Beats) and is old enough to engage the older audience I seek to appeal
towards. The white background allowed it to be easier to use the Lasso tool to go around and get rid of the background, using
the feathering tool between 6-8 to soften the edges.
2. First feature image
Original Photoshop
I selected this male model to be the first feature image on the front cover because he is fitting with the article about industry
opportunities, a mature man encourages the older audience of my magazine to develop their knowledge. Breaking conventions
by including a black man could give my Pop publication a unique selling point.
3. Second feature image
Original Photoshop
I selected this female model to be the second feature image on the front cover because she is fitting with the conventions of
beauty and how females are shown to be represented in Pop magazines. The white background enhanced her natural tanned
skin and the feathering tool on Photoshop took away the harsh edges which would appeal to my target market.
4. Contents page image
Original Photoshop
I selected this female model to be the contents page image because the pose shows excitement and the playfulness of the
hairbrush, standing in as the microphone, requires the audience to think – could prove a challenge to younger ages.
5. Third feature image
Original Photoshop
I selected this female model to be the final feature image on the contents page because she is using popular iconography
(headphones) and has bright make-up that suggest a Pop publication. I had to crop and resize this image in Photoshop to remain
the detail within the hair, and turn up the contrast.
