Pete is photographed against a white background with a red guitar. His black outfit contrasts with the white background, making him stand out. He has an apathetic expression and gazes beyond the camera, suggesting he is introspective. The lighting gives a cold, industrial feel, and the guitar adds to the "indie" genre of the magazine. His eyes are in the top third of the frame, reinforcing his sense of power over the audience.
2. Looking directly at the camera – this gives the shot a personal feel and gives the audience participation within the shot. The eye line in this shot is in the top third of the shot which gives Pete a sense of power over the reader. Background & lighting – the use of an all white background has connotations of purity, with a slight shadow emerging from the right. The lighting is man-made which adds to the cold and industrial feel of the shot. Costume – the use of a black out fit in this shot allows Pete to contrast with the white background, which suggests he stands out from the crowd. Prop – guitar – the use of this prop is well suited to the genre of music the artist makes and is also the same genre of the magazine it is from. It adds to the “indie” feel of the shot. The guitar stands out as it is a bold red colour and catches the attention of the reader. Pose and expression – the apathetic expression shown here can show that he doesn’t care what people think about him, and he looks as if he is leaning on something adding to this representation.
3. Eyes – his eyes are again in the top third of the frame reinforcing the power he has over the audience. he also looks as if he is looking beyond the camera and in a state of thought, suggesting he is an Intellect and an artist Costume – The costume used in this shot is formal but with a casual feel, this represents the two sides of Pete’s personality. The hat adds to the “English gentleman” attire. Background – the Unnatural, created background gives a cold, industrial feel to the shot.
4. The band are in a traditional order of hierarchy Lead singer is centralized etc. The costumes used are London guard, which give the band some Further sense of military order. They are all wearing The same which allows them to feel as one. Lead singer is saluting and looking at the camera which Suggests that he is praising the audience.