2.  For my magazine, I represented young male and female youth
who were either 16 or 17. These were typical teenagers who
attended Priestley College. As this magazine is aimed at late
teens, I wanted to use people for my photo shoot who are of the
same age. To pick the same age range for the reader as well as
the particular person on my media product meant they would
have to share similar interests and act in a way that is relevant
and relatable to them. As my magazine is acoustic based, this
meant I had a wide choice when deciding who I wanted to star
in my magazine. Looking at all acoustic genres I found a range
of people who looked similar but could portray different genres
of music. For example, Shannen (image 1) is very country
acoustic based. Ross (image 2) is very indie/pop based, and Jess
and Martha (image 3) bring the pop-rock element to the genre.
However, I made sure there was no major differences between
each person, to ensure none of them looked out of place.

3.  Shannen who is the main image on my cover page looks directly at the camera; this
was aimed to show confidence to address the reader more personally. She looks very
friendly but serious at the same time, showing a half smile. This is to imply she is serious
about her work. The friendly, sweet element is portrayed more in the double page
spread as the photo shoot is more playful and fun. This is a personality trait that I wanted
to show, so the reader can form a positive connection with her. Also, she appears quite
naturally beautiful rather than glamorous and blingy. I did this in the purpose of showing
she was a down to earth girl, and is new to the music industry. This also avoided showing
cockiness that could sometimes be portrayed. Images on the double page spread and
contents page show Shannen looking away from the camera smiling and laughing. This
shows the fun side to her and shows she enjoys her music.

4.  On the contents page, Martha, Jess and Ross are all
posing in a particular way. This shows professionalism
and also shows that they are serious about their music
career. Jess and Martha are stood together posing
against all wall, looking serious into the camera. Ross is in
mid-play on his guitar, this action shot gives an insight
again on the genre and also the passion for his music.
The way they are portrayed follow the stereotypes of
magazines as they are all very professional and all the
images appear to be organised and well connected.
The fact they are shown as either serious (with intent to
show they are passionate about their music) or smiling
(with intent to show they are friendly and nice people),
and can act as role models to the reader. This relates to
teenagers who would probably act in a similar way
when asked to take photos, especially those that are
interested in the certain types of acoustic music that is
shown. It conforms to the youth stereotype by the way
they pose and show facial expression, however it
challenges it by the fact you can tell it is posed, and
obviously not all teenagers act in this way on a normal
day to day basis. However, i ensured that none of the
photos looked over the top as this is not what the
majority of teenagers are like, and took more of a calm
and relaxed view.

5.  The images of Shannen demonstrate the cinematography, very
professionally. Again it shows she is serious about her work, and the photo
shoot is fun, but in an organised way. The mise-en-scene was created
very carefully; her hair is down, loose and wavy. It isn’t neatly positioned
to show the country edge, making sure she didn’t look to primped up. Her
pastel make-up which is not heavy at all shows the pureness of her
personality and the white dress i went for in all the photo shoot shows her
elegant style that fits well in country acoustic. The set for the photo shoot
is outside, where she is posing on walls and next to trees which again
reflects the acoustic country genre. In most the photos Shannen is also
holding a guitar again linking to the acoustic genre, and then the reader
can also recognise that the guitar is part of her overall style. Shannen’s
body language is very loose and fun, which portrays the friendly
personality that i wanted. When Shannen is serious in a photo she is
normally holding a guitar which shows the concentration, and is taken as
if it is an action shot of her playing. The quotes in the double page
spread, reflect Shannen being a down to earth normal girl where she says
that fame will definitely not change her, for example ‘’i know everyone
will stick by me and nothing will change the real me’’. This shows she is
genuine and honest, which is something else i wanted to add to ensure
that the reader forms a positive connection with her.

6.  The mise-en-scene on this photshoot includes Ross on the contents page
where he is holding a guitar and is looking down as if he is playing it. This
action shot is posed but looks like he is mid-play. He has ginger hair
which is in resemblance to another acoustic artist (Ed Sheeran) and is
dressed in a cardigan and denim jacket which reflects the indie pop
type of style. The body language he is showing is serious and
professional, which reflects the passion he has for his music. It also shows
that he has real potential to go far, without looking too cocky and
confident which could appear quite negative. Lastly, the photo on the
contents page with Jess and Martha is another professional photshoot.
They are dressed in matching denim jackets to show they are part of the
same group. This photshoot shoot is used more for the cause of their
styling so the reader can get ideas on how to dress in this pop-rock
fashion. Martha has a bow headband in her hair, and jess has her hood
up and their body language where they are holding their collars up
shows confidence. Readers will look at this and maybe take ideas from
their type and fashion and copy it in their own way. Again, they have
quite natural looking make-up which portrays the elegant acoustic
genre i was going for

7.  Each social group is represented in this way to
ensure the reader has a positive attitude about
them, if they come across negatively people
are less likely to be interested in them or what
their purpose is. I made sure they were well
dressed but not over the top so reader could
get ideas on fashion from them, which is a
feature in most magazines that are out there
already. As the social group is a main part of
the target audience i had to make sure that
they were relatable to real life to form that
connection with the reader and make sure
that their interests are took into account as
well.