Photography Plan

1. Unit G321 – Foundation Portfolio in Media – Photo-shoot Plan
Project title: Bail Front Cover Photographs
Project: 4 Page Music Magazine Spread
Project Description: This project consists of creating a 4 page magazine spread
in a genre of my choice, I chose hip-hop / rap. These pages consist of a front
cover, contents page and a double page spread. Due to the nature of my
magazine of inspiration I will also be creating an editorial page. The target
readership for my magazine would be mainly males between the ages of 16-24
who enjoy listening to hip-hop/rap music.
Photographer:
 I will be the photographer
 I will most likely be using a low angle shot in order to make the model
look more 'powerful'.
 Similarly, the lighting will be low key (dark)which could perceive the
rappers background.
 If I was to apply effects to the images after taking them it would most
likely only be a very subtle glow around the image.
Reference images and ideas:
The reason why I chose the name ‘Bail’ for my magazine is because there are a
lot of meanings to ‘Bail’. It is most commonly used as a term in order to pay for
someone’s release from police custody as a promise to turn up to court.
However, in my terms for my magazine, it could be to ‘Bail’ the readers from
their boring lifestyle and read something interesting that will get them excited
about the genre again.

2. Unit G321 – Foundation Portfolio in Media – Photo-shoot Plan
Casting:
I will most likely use Jack, who is seen in the first picture to be my star on my
magazine. This is because he looks most like a stereotypical rapper and would fit
the role great.
Model requirements:
 The model does not need to be very tall, as the low angle camera shot
should make them look taller and more intimidating.
 They could be crouching down closer towards the camera, looking
straight towards it with a straight or 'aggressive' facial expression.
 If they are not crouching down they should be standing up-right or with
some sort of an ‘aggressive’ posture.
Wardrobe and Look:
 Snap Back - Worn usually by the younger rappers, can be seen in many
different music videos or magazines.
 Gold Chains / Necklace - Again seen being worn by rapper such as
Eminem and Dre on the covers of XXL and Vibe.
 Hoodie / Tank Top - A lot of rappers are seen on the front covers of

3. Unit G321 – Foundation Portfolio in Media – Photo-shoot Plan
magazines either wearing a hoodie (Like Snoop Lion) or a tank top (Like
50 Cent or Eminem)
Hair and Make-up:
 There may the possibility to use some fake tattoos if needed. It would be
preferred not to as it would look low quality if drawn on.
 Tattoos can be photo-shopped onto the image, as these will look much
better quality.
 They do not need any specific hair style or make up either.
Where:
The chances are the shoot will take place in a room with white walls. I have
decided this because I do not want an actual background for my front cover and I
can easily Photoshop the image better than if it was against a brick wall.
When:
The photo-shoot will take place on Thursday 20th November from around 3:05
to about 4:30.