The document summarizes a photographer's photo shoot of a band. For the first shot, the photographer used a plain cream background and positioned the models so there was unequal space between them. Subsequent shots improved on this by having all models look at the camera and positioning the taller models on the outside for balance. Another mid-shot was taken outside with a tree background. After reviewing the shots, the photographer chose one as the predominant image for its focus, interesting symmetry, eye contact from the main model, plain background, and contrasting colors of the central model.

1. My photo shoot
• For my first shot I • Each model
decided to have my has no eye
models in front of a contact with
cream, plain the camera
background, which I which I didn’t
thought would be think was
effective as it doesn’t successful as it
detract attention doesn’t build a
away from the main relationship
models. with the
viewers.
• The composition
of the shot isn’t
very successful
because the space
between the
models isn’t equal
and balanced
which makes it
seem as though
they aren’t close
as a ‘band’ which
is important to • All three models have a • For the composition I
also build a certain colour scheme of decided that the two taller
relationship with blacks, greys and blues. The members of the band
the audience. clothes they are wearing all would be on the outside to
blend together nicely and make it appear balanced
they all match which works and more equal.
well.

2. • For the next mid-shot I
tried something different. I
maintained the background
I used before, although I
used the information and
the flaws of the first image
to improve the next shots.
This time I decided to have
all three models looking at
the camera to create a
hook and a focus.
• I don’t particularly
like this image as
it’s rather blurry
and not
completely in
focus, therefore it
doesn’t really
have a focus
point.
• For the composition, once again, I positioned the • The colours are consistent
two taller people on the outside for balance, throughout the images.
although I made the front model slightly
foregrounded than the other two so that it would
create more levels.

3. • This is another mid-shot. I particularly like this
image because it’s clear and in focus and I also
like the idea that only one of the models is
interacting with the camera via eye-contact.
• When first viewing this image,
the way in which the models are
positioned, it seems as though
there is a line of symmetry which
is quite visually interesting and
also frames the main model.
• The main models clothing also
represents the Indie style, with
his chinos, hood up and the
famous ‘Hollister’ T-shirt, which
represents a connection
between the audience and the
band as it shows the
background of his lifestyle.
Hollister is represented for
being quite an expensive shop
although working class people
can afford it, which shows that
the main ‘singer of the band
like to be represented by an
expensive brand.
• The main model is
also a focal point as he
is wearing clothes that
are a lot more colourful
than the other two.

4. • For this next shot I experimented once again.
I decided that for this shot I would take the
photos outside with a tree in the
background. I decided to do this as I thought
it was quite visually interesting and I also
though that the light would brighten their
faces.
• This shot is more
of a close- up shot
opposed to a mid-
shot.
• I decided that the
composition of this shot
would be taken from
the ground upwards so
that the models would
appear bigger than they
are and this would make • One of the
them seem more models face
important and powerful. doesn’t seem
serious enough
as the other
two are.

5. • I think this image is the least successful
as it’s blurry, the composition of the
image isn’t well thought out. I don’t like
the background because it takes the
attention away from the models.
• The camera angle also
isn’t very successful
because it doesn’t show
that they have any
importance, and it just
looks too casual. Also I
prefer the image when
the main model is
foregrounded as that
creates more of a focal
point.
• The expression on their faces in
this image is quite dull and they
don’t look like they enjoy making
their music which could result in
less of a bond between them and
the audience.

6. Evaluation of the images
After carefully analysing each
photograph I took, I finally
decided to utilise this as the
predominant front page image.
Principally, I chose this image in
particular due to my strong
fondness of it. However, all in all,
the deciding points were:
• It’s in focus
• There is a visually interesting
line of symmetry
• Eye-contact from the main
model to hook the viewer
• A plain background has been
used which keeps the models
as the main focal point.
• The central model contrasts
nicely against the others,
giving an attractive flare of
colour.