original photos and explanation

1. I took this picture because it showed the background of what I wanted and it is of the model
holding up the student ID card which is relatable to the target audience. The lighting in this
picture is dark, hence why this photograph I will not be using. The model is holding a ID card
up, which is what I wanted for my contents page shot. The model looks like, and is a student
of the college and so the representation of the target audience is clear. Also student ID cards
are only given to students and therefore it would be obvious that she was a student, also by
her age. Furthermore, the Medium long shot wasn’t the type I wanted for this shot and
therefore took the photograph again. The medium long shot was similar to the other shots
on my contents page and therefore to create diversity I chose to take the picture again to a
almost long shot position. Make up is relatively natural and not particularly noticeable.

2. This photograph is one of the photos I will not be using. The reason for
this is, that although the colours are bright, it is next to some paintings
and does not link in with the rest of my magazine, in hindsight. This
photograph is also off centered slightly which may not work in the
structure of the contents page and the way I want them. Also there is a lot
of dead space on the left side which is blank and dark making the
photograph less appealing again. Make up on this shot is unnoticeable.

3. This is also very similar to the picture before, but this includes more of the
background and looks slightly cluttered and too much to look at, hence why
the other picture is what I will be using. This image is also less bright and is
dimmed lighting on the face and is focused on the right of the image, this
means it will be less appealing than if the light was focused on the model’s
face entirely.

4. This is the image that will not be on my
front cover, the reason for this, is because it
is slightly blurry. The lighting is also slightly
dark in some areas and the model is
slanted.

5. This photograph I will be using on my contents page, also and it is good
because it has the main reception area in the background and also the
colourful building. This is good because for other people, for example
parents who may read the magazine will be able to see where the main
building is. Also, the costume the model is wearing is ordinary clothes, which
fit into the relaxed and student lifestyle. The props are a waterbottle and
pencil case insinuating that the student is ready to learn and go to class. The
lighting is good as it was taken outside and it was bright. Furthermore, the
colourful building is eye catching and will stand out. This is the building most
students come in first to get to their lessons and so it is very familiar to all
students.

6. This photograph is one I will be using in my contents page. This was taken in the
canteen area of the sixth form making it a familiar place for students to hang
out during breaks and lunch. The setting is relaxed and chilled, giving that vibe
to the magazine. The chairs are placed around the tables to show a group
sitting and the mise-en-scene props are a folder and pens with the model
writing. This represents what the target audience would do and can relate to.
The lighting is fairly good, with lots of light where it is focused on the main
model and also the background. Acting is pretending to write on a folder.

7. This shot is what I will be using on my contents page, the lighting is better in the photograph
as there is more light from the wall as apposed to the previous picture where more darkness
was visible. A lighter picture will look better on a contents page as it helps it to stand out.
The model is in the middle of the image and I will probably crop the sides out. This shot is
more of a long shot and adds variety to the other shots and therefore I have mediated it. In
this photograph the college ID is also visible but not as much, which is better as details don’t
need to be shown. The representation that this photograph is giving off is that college is a
relaxed atmosphere, this can be seen by the casual clothing and the smile on the model’s
face.

8. This picture I will be using in my contents page, also. It is of the model reading a book in
the library. The model is wearing no make up and is wearing very casual clothing. The
lighting in this photo is good as it is bright and also some of the light is reflected onto the
books on the bookshelf highlighting the wide range of books the library has. The target
audience may be familiar with the library and it’s surroundings. The lighting is done well
as it also reflects off the model’s hair aswell. The representation of the model is that
student who come to this college are hard working and dedicated. Here you can see more
of the model’s face as apposed to the other picture where it is covered slightly.

9. This image will be on my front cover, the reason for
this, is because the lighting is good on this
photograph, also the representation of this
photograph is that the student is hard working and
this is the front cover main image. The front cover
is what the target audience will see first. The props
used in this photograph are 2 folder and this links
with the representation of a ‘good’ student and the
model’s wearing glasses further linking to the
student representation. The model is a student and
is wearing casual clothing and natural style make
up. The setting and background is white faint brick
wall which is plain and good for a background as it
will be easy to put coverlines and straplines on top
and it will be easily visible to see.