2. Image 1 (Not chosen)
When conducting my photo-shoot, I took four shots which I thought would suite my front cover best. By choosing to
take four shots, it enabled me to have an option about which image I want to be on my front cover. I took a variety of
different shots, including different camera angles and shots, my front cover shots consisted of, close up shots and mid
shots. From this I was able to analyse what images would be the most appropriate for my front cover and what would
not be the most appropriate.
Image 1:
From analysing this image, I decided to ask my model Lydia
Hughes to hold a record in which I wanted to be a prop
throughout. From analysing image one it is clear that the
record player works whilst Lydia is holding it. I used a
Medium close up shot which showed what Lydia was doing
within the shot which would be easily recognised by potential
readers (being a DJ).
However from this image I did not feel that Lydia would be
able to draw in attention to potential readers this is because,
she is looking straight down at the record which could suggest
viewers would feel they are unable to relate to Lydia. From
this it is evident viewers would not be able to engage with the
magazine and potentially would not want to read the
magazine. This lead to me not choosing this image as my main
image for my front cover.
3. Image 2 (Not chosen)
Image 2:
When taking this image I decided to emphasise on my model
Lydia’s eyes and her facial expression, this is try and make
readers attracted to the font cover from the image. I took this
shot as a close-up this is the be able to emphasise on the
Lydia's eyes.
However from this image I did not feel that this would be
clear enough that my magazine is a music magazine which
would then lead the magazine to not actually appeal to the
genre I want it to. Although the headphones do clearly
represent music as Lydia's hair is dark in this image it makes
it extremely difficult for the headphones to stand out. This
means that the image would be unable to portray the music
side of the magazine, which lead me to not choosing this image
as the main image for my front cover.
4. Image 3 (Not chosen)
Image 3:
When taking this image I decided I wanted to focus on Lydia's
serious facial expression. This is to try and emphasis that
within this image Lydia is deep within the music and has shut
of the outside world. This was done to try and express the
importance of music within a lot of peoples lives. This is
shown through Lydia looking down with closed eyes.
However I believe that this image does not clearly represent
music because the headphones are hard to see within this
image because the other side of the headphones have been cut
of and because Lydia’s hair is dark within this image the
headphones do not clearly stand out. From this it makes me
feel as though the image does not look professional enough to
be on the front cover of my magazine. Also this would not
stand out from other magazines. This had lead me to not
choosing this photo for my front cover.
5. Image 4 (Chosen)
Image 4:
When taking this image I decided that I wanted to focus on
Lydia's face but also have some of Lydia's body within the
image. To do this is used a mid shot at eye level to show the top
half of Lydia's body.
Music is clearly represented from the props that Lydia is
holding which includes a record and headphones. These are
visibly seen within the image. Also from Lydia having a serious
facial expression it shows that she has gotten lost into the
music. However with her eyes looking straight at the camera
this could attract some readers as Lydia appeals that she is
looking straight at “You”. Within my planned photo shoot I
stated that I wanted to edit my front cover image “Black and
white” I believe that this image will work when editing.
I have chosen this image to be the main image on my front
cover as I think this best represents the music industry.
I have chosen to edit this image into “black and white” I have
chosen to edit this way because I believe that on the front cover
this will add more effect and ensure that the front cover is eye
catching.
Also with this image being black and white it reflects on
Lydia’s music career and emphasises that Lydia’s music career
has not always been easy.
7. Image 1 (Not Chosen)
When conducting my photo-shoot, I took four shots which I thought would suite my contents page best. By choosing
to take four shots, it enabled me to have an option about which image I want to be on my contents page. I took a
variety of different shots, including different camera angles and shots, my front cover shots consisted of, close up
shots and mid shots. From this I was able to analyse what images would be the most appropriate for my contents page
and what would not be the most appropriate. I have decided that I want to have two images on my contents page so Ii
will be choosing two images.
Image 1:
When taking this image the main focus was on what Lydia
was doing which was acting like she was a DJ spinning the
record. This is clearly evident within this image and it is
shown clearly what Lydia is trying to do. There is also an
element on emphasis on Lydia's face which is shown as Lydia
smiling whilst playing the record.
However from this image I feel that this image would not
appeal and stand out on the contents page. Which it is
important that it does stand out as it will show about
Lydia's main interview within the magazine. So I have
decided to not use this image as it does not clearly show that
it will appeal to potential readers when they are viewing the
content page.
8. Image 2 (Not Chosen)
Image 2 :
When taking this image I wanted to emphasis the fun within
music,this is clearly evident within this image as Lydia is
shouting with happiness and looks excited. This clearly
represents music as the record player is being spin and Lydia
is wearing headphones which show how Lydia is listening to
music.
However I have chosen not to use this image because I feel
that the image does not reflect on what the story is going to
be on the double page spread. This is extremely important as
this image is going to be used to show what the story is going
to be and this image just represents happiness in music and
not Lydia herself.
I have decided not to use this image.
9. Image 3 (Not Chosen)
Image 3 :
When taking this image I wanted to emphasise on the prop
being used within the image which is clearly represented
within this image. This image clearly represents music
However I believe this image will not appeal to potential
readers because Lydia herself is not visible within this image
so this could be anyone holding the record which may lead to
people believing that this image has no actual importance.
Also this image is used to advertise the main story which is
about Lydia however this image does not show Lydia and
does not portray what her story may be.
I have decided not to use this image on my contents page.
10. Image 1:Image 3&4 Chosen)
For my contents page I have decided to use two images, one image will be
the main image and the other will be a little one which will be situated in
the corner of the page. I have decided to use these two images (to the right)
this is because I believe these will best suite the contents page and express
music.
Image 1- This image consists of Lydia holding the record and wearing
headphones, this is a close up shot. I believe that this image will be perfect
for my contents page because, Lydia’s eyes are staring directly into the
camera which shown an emphasis in dominance and seriousness. Also the
top of Lydia’s lips are clearly shown above the record, which shows Lydia
kissing the record, this shows an emphasis on Lydia's love and passion for
music which corresponds with the main story within the magazine.
Image 2- This image consists of Lydia staring straight into the camera
with a smile on her face, although this image is simple I decided I wanted a
small image at the corner of my page, which could then be cropped. I felt
this image was the only image which would be able to be situated in the
corner of the page but still draw attention in this is done by Lydia's eyes
staring straight into the camera.
I have chosen to use these two images on my contents page.
I have chosen not to edit this images other than crop and erase their
backgrounds because I believe that if Lydia is not completely edited it will
ensure that readers would be able to relate to her as a normal “Human
being”.
12. Image 1 (Not Chosen)
Image 1 :
When taking this image it was clear to me that I wanted a
clear image of Lydia playing the record with a smile on her
face, which is clear that this image is showing this.
However I do not believe that the position that the image is in
will look professional on a double page spread, this is because
I want my image to take up half of the page and I feel that
this would be able to meet the purpose of how I want my
double page spread to look.
When conducting my photo-shoot, I took two shots which I thought would suite my double page spread best, I have
chosen that I want one main image for my double page spread which will clearly represent the story and music. I only
took two shots for my double page spread because I feel that I had a clear mind of what I wanted my double page
spread image to be.
13. Image 2 (Chosen)
Image 2 :
I have decided that I want this image for my double page
spread. I have decided to use this image because the image
clearly represents the music industry through the use of
Lydia playing the record and obviously wearing headphones.
This image also will relate to the main story on the double
page spread which is necessary to have an image to match the
story. Also Lydia clearly represents the happiness within
listening to music. This will appeal to my target and express
my genre because of the ages 16-19 it is applicable to have
some happiness and from this image it shows that happiness
can come from music.
I have decided to use this image for my double page spread.
I have again decided not to edit this image other than
ensuring the background is cropped out, this is because
within the interview it is going to be about Lydia and that
she explains how she misses her “normal life” and with the
images being hardly edited it will express that not everything
within Lydia's life is completely glamorous, but she wants to
get back to her normal life sometimes.
