The document discusses the props used in a photo shoot for a magazine cover. A stool was used as a sitting prop that was hidden by a dress. Boxing gloves conveyed attitude and the theme of classical music fighting stereotypes. The main prop was a viola to represent classical music and be identifiable but not overpowering. An electric guitar and power box were also tried but not used as the meaning was not clear.

1. Organisation of Props<br />I used a stool in my photo shoot as I wanted some pictures of me sitting down. I chose this stool as the height was perfect and the dress covered it so that it could not be seen but was still effective.<br />260731065405-344805291465<br />13366751390015The next prop I used was boxing gloves. As I knew I wanted my front cover to have attitude and the theme of the magazine was classical music ‘fighting’ back against its boring stereotype, I decided that boxing gloves were the most simple yet dramatic prop I could add to my picture. The red in them conveys danger both they also stand out from my black prom dress.<br />-582930328485533674052615565The main prop I used was a viola. This was the most important prop as it was featured in the main cover image. It gives connotations of class and is a well-known instrument used in classical music so when the reader sees my magazine they can instantly recognise that it is a classical genre. Although there are many other instruments used for classical, the viola was perfect as it was small enough to not block the model yet big enough to be seen and make a strong impact of the reader. <br />-985520422275The other props featured in my Photo shoot included an electric guitar. The black box was used to power the guitar. <br />-905510174625At first I tried out shots of me holding the guitar below the viola as if the viola had won the fight. However, I found that this would not be obvious to the reader and may cause complication so I chose not to use this shot in my final magazine.<br />