The document analyzes and compares photography techniques used on album covers of various artists. It discusses elements like eyeline, body language, posing, shot composition and background to convey meanings like dominance, mystery, vulnerability, innocence or portray the artist's public image. Key aspects analyzed are use of space in the frame, eye contact or lack thereof, poses, amount of skin shown, shot distance and backgrounds. The document examines how these photographic choices can influence the impression and messaging of the album cover artwork.
2. Front Cover Images Her eyeline is in the top third of the frame, showing direct eye contact with the reader White fading background makes her stand out with a strong shadow, also showing dominance Long shot with Beyonce in the middle of the shot, showing her as dominant Her pose is very strong but her body language is not very sexual as her body is covered, the sexual aspect is portrayed through the strong glare in her eyes
3. Front Cover Images Her eyeline is in the very top of the frame, showing her dominance in the frame as it breaks the rule of thirds The fact that her face is halfly hidden by her hair may suggest mistery or vulnerability Medium shot with Christina in the middle of the shot, this also shows dominance The background is also mainly white and fading, although it seems rather dark, this also connotes vulnerability Her pose is quite simple and soft, with hardly any skin showing. This makes the shot seem casual and innocent
4. Front Cover Images There is no eyeline kept with the audience, this makes the shot seem more natural and less connective to the audience Medium shot of JLS, with Aston slightly further to the front, as if to connote he is a main part of the group The background shot of a street also makes this shot seem very natural, giving JLS a genuine and innocent look