2. Choosing my models
I believe choosing a model is an extremely important stage of creating a magazine. The
model symbolises the audiences main influence and therefore has to be successful in
representing the magazine, genre and cover feature. They also have to represent the
identity of my target audience. Last year I used quite a few models and I think that
worked effectively. My models will appear on all of my products as if I used just one
model my brand would become extremely repetitive.
I will make my models appealing by using clothing, props , hair and make up that
symbolise my contemporary, sporty magazine. The general colours I will use will be
quite natural (white, black and grey) but with a few dominant bright colours such as
blue and red.
On the front page specifically, the model is the main focus and main attraction that will
draw the reader in therefore a contemporary look will be very effective.
3. Model 1
I have chosen Liam to be my first model who will feature throughout my
products. As my magazine is based on male sports I decided to use models that
played regional sports and owned their own kits so therefore my photos would
look effective and professional. Liam is 24 years old and therefore falls into the
same age range as my readers. This means that the audience can have more of
a connection/bond with the model, making my magazine seem more personal
and exclusive. It shows directly who the magazine is aimed towards. He also has
a regional accent which I thought I could use to show similarity to the audience.
4. Model 2
The next model I have chosen to use is Rhys sheraton as I wanted to have a
variety of ages and sports included within my products. Rhys is 11 years old and
plays for Washington football club so I thought it would be effective to have
multiple sports included in my regional magazine to be able to attract more
people to buy it.
5. Model consent
Before I begin organising the rest of my photoshoot I needed to make sure my
models were willing to take part and give their consent to being photographed.
To begin with, I sent my models a brief message to confirm their participation
and included a small summary of my motives and aims.
6. Confirmation
As my models confirmed they wanted to be a part of the shoot, I acknowledged
that I would send further details so that when it comes to the day of the
photoshoot both me and my models will be prepared. I will also organise what
days they are at school, work or university so I can establish a time table for my
shoot day.
7. Contracts
I researched some key questions that are asked on contracts for events and
studies and created my own form for my models. It includes a description of the
event, what it involves, whether there are any risks and where it will be
published. My aim when creating this was to give the model a wider perspective
of what the photoshoot will consist of and make sure they will still participate. It
was essential the models had this information otherwise they may not have
wanted to take part which could have caused future problems of finding new
models.
