The document discusses photography of a rock band for a magazine spread. It analyzes poses, costumes, framing, and other compositional elements that convey meaning. The lead singer is framed centrally to draw attention, and has a serious expression to show the band's passion for their meaningful, dark music. Band members wear all-black costumes relating to their genre and sit casually but with serious faces, conveying a sense of ease and importance of their music. Elements like eye lines and space at the top allow for mastheads to be added without blocking faces. Photos aim to create a personal connection with viewers through direct address while still maintaining an air of mystery and superiority.

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2. Body language is varied in this shot the lead singers pose shows him as uptight and that he has a serious and angry side to him – this connotes the lyrics in their music. The band members stood behind appear to be quite laid back and relaxed signifying that there is not as much pressure on them but that they take themselves – as a band – seriously.There is space at the top of the image for a masthead to be inserted without blocking the band members heads. (It is more likely that the masthead would be inserted over the image. )The bands eye line is in the top third of the frame. It creates a direct address with the reader, helping to visually create a synthetic personalization. The main singers eye line rest slightly below the top third suggesting that he is superior and interesting.Medium Shot with the main singer centrally framed, so the reader is drawn to him first – would be used on a magazine front cover.The costume choice of black - suggests the darkness and intensity of the band. It relates to the genre of the music they create and suggests that they are serious about their music. Their facial expression is serious, sullen and intense. (signifying there music holds a lot of meaning and that it is dark with a lot of enthusiasm.

3. Pose and body language connotes a sense of ease and coolness about the band. They are sat in a relaxed position looking very at ease in their surroundings. Their facial expression is serious signifying that they take their music seriously – it means a lot to them.The lead singer is centrally framed and is leaning forward in a different depth to give the photograph depth – making him look larger , this signifies his position within the band. The image has been positioned so that there is space at the top of the image for a masthead to be inserted without blocking the band members heads.This image is likely to appear on a contents, double page spread or front cover.The bands eye line is below the readers slightly attempting to create direct address. This suggests that although they are approachable, they are superior and intriguing.Colour of the costumes coordinate, situating them as a close knit band – connoting that the are a close family as well as band. They are wearing what would be classed as ‘indie fashion’ relating to their genre of music. Yet each outfit hints at the member’s personality.

4. Medium Shot with the male character positioned in the far right third of the frame. The reader is therefore drawn to him and it signifies his importance.A black and white effect has been used on this photo and it therefore emphasizes the subjects pale skin against his dark black clothes.This image is likely to appear on a contents, double page spread or front cover.The subjects eye line is resting on the top third line creating direct address with the reader, helping visually create synthetic personalization.The subjects body language connotes that he is cool, laid back and relaxed and also suggests that his music fits with the representation also. His facial expression shows him as having calm and attractive personality.There is space at the top of the image for a masthead to be inserted without blocking the band members heads. (It is more likely that the masthead would be inserted over the image and to the left of the subjects head. )

5. There is a shallow depth of field within the shot and this supports the positioning of the band members relating to their importance and role in the band. The subjects eye lines are resting on the top third line creating direct address with the reader, helping visually create synthetic personalization.There is space at the top of the image for a masthead to be inserted without blocking the band members heads. (It is more likely that the masthead would be inserted behind the image so not to block any of the subjects faces).Their facial expression is serious, intriguing and secretly happy. (signifying there music holds a lot of meaning and that it very enjoyable to them - their music is their passion and hobby.This image is likely to appear on a contents, double page spread or front cover.Medium Shot with the main singer character positioned in the far right third of the frame. The reader is therefore drawn to him and it signifies his importance as opposed to the other two band members.

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