This document analyzes and compares two images - Image 1 featuring singer Adele on a billboard, and Image 2 featuring the document author's model Jessie Pearson from their teen music magazine shoot. For Image 1 of Adele, the author analyzes the makeup, hair, lighting, and close-up camera angle used and how it portrays Adele as natural and intimate. For their own Image 2, the author discusses filtering it to black and white, the model's natural makeup and relaxed outfit and pose, and how it represents their target audience of teenage girls. The author concludes that both images effectively portray the artists in a feminine and professional light through their use of ambient lighting and natural aesthetics, though

1. Evaluation - Question 2
How does your media product represent particular social groups?
By Claudia Cunningham
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2. Images..
Image 1: Adele - Billboard
Image 2: Jessie Pearson TTM
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3. Image 1- Adele - Billboard
I felt that this was the correct image to analyse and comment on, as i
feel that mise en scene of this image portrays her in a certain way. You
can see how the shot has been taken in a specific way to enable the
affect of the shadow to have contrast on the skin. The lighting and
colours of the image on a whole are very similar also. There are many
elements of this image which contribute to the effectiveness.
1. Make-up
The make up of Adele in this image is very specific, however as the
audience we can see how it looks very natural. Although there is no
overall colour to the face, we recognise the precise detail of the eyeliner
and the contrast it has with the shadow on one side of the face.
2. Hair styling
Adeles hair in this image in comparison with outer TV appearances and
concerts appears to be very natural and sincere. Her hair looks free
from products and hangs naturally emphasising that this article could be
based on the natural real side of Adele which could intrigue the reader
into wanting to purchase the magazine to read more on her. In
comparison to seeing Adele with her hair up fixed with various
hairsprays and products, i think it’s good to be seeing her in a more
natural way.
3. Camera shot/angle
I like the way this image has been captured. Using a close up of Adele
emphasises that maybe this featured article of the artist herself could be
a close up, in-depth insight to the star which could benefit the readers
who class themselves as big fans of Adele. The posture of her face
posed to one side gives off a good affect to the image as a whole as it
creates an image on the left side of the image.

4. Image 2 - Jessie Pearson - TTM
The second image i am analysing is one which features as the main image for
my double page spread. Out of the 120 images i took for my magazine, I chose
this image as when i filtered in into grayscale, the overall appearance of the
model was displayed well. The mise en scene on a whole portrays a female
who looks natural and warming towards her fans. When photographing my
model, i chose various outfits and looks however i wanted this image to feature
on my double page spread and i took a liking to the body posture, facial
expressions and camera shot. Originally, this image is portrait in natural
lighting, however, i decided to turn this image landscape, filter it into black and
white and then make slight adjustments to the brightness and contrast levels. I
instantly took a liking to the image as the little features for example the hair
style, clothing, facial expressions, body posture and camera shot emphasis the
mise en scene to be very affective. As you can see the make up on the model
herself is very natural. I took into consideration various pop icons in other music
magazines when doing the make up, so i decided to settle for a natural
coloured foundation, blushed cheeks and a light applicant of eye liner to
enhance the eyes. The clothing consists of a tank top with a Levi jean jacket
and a grey skater skirt. I wanted to dress my artist in something relaxed and
fun appealing as it would appear in a better manner for the younger audiences.
The overall camera shot/body posture ensures the audience will feel attracted
to the image as she has a natural smile whilst holding onto the edge of her jean
jacket. I automatically wanted to choose an image with a relaxed body image
as from an audiences perspective she doesn't’t looked forced into looking a
certain way to please her audience, she instantly comes across as a relaxed
pop icon who happy.

5. Comparison of both images
Similarities - I decided to use these two images for comparison as i feel that in ways the
elements in which image 1 holds, have been used in a similar way to ensure that my specific
image is viewed in the same way. For example, we can see how both images are in black and
white. The main reason i chose to filter my image into a grayscale affect is because the contrast
the mise en scene has in relation to the black background emphasizes in ways that i have taken
into consideration factors of image 1. I decided to use a plain and simple background for photo
shoot as the pictures would appear more professionally however it would also enable me to edit
them extremely if i wanted to. Although we cannot see what Adele is wearing, I have dressed my
model in an outfit which would look appropriate to many audiences. Despite the image itself being
very simple and natural, i feel that based on a double page spread, (like image 1), it looked very
professional. I have used this chosen image of Adele as a base to work from as i have taken into
consideration the conventions of a professional music magazine featuring a well known pop icon.
You can see the similarities range from having natural make up although my models hair is not
down as i wanted it change the image in ways. Overall, i think that both images enhance the
artists well as they both appear very feminine and professional. We can also see how the lighting
in both images are ambient which means it isn't natural lighting. I decided to use this element
Differences - As my magazine is targeted a wide target audience of mostly teenage girls, I have
ensured that my many pictures of my artist are bright and stand out amongst the text. I have
taken into consideration other magazines however when designing and putting my magazine
together. Another reason as to why i have chosen to compare these images, is because of the
camera shot and the way the photo has been taken. Image 1 connotes a very up close image of
Adele which could reflect in how personal and detailed the article is, however the camera shot of
image 2 is a medium close up. A medium close up benefits this image as it allows the audience to
see what the artist is wearing as well as showing the background of the image. In comparison to
image 1, i feel that if a medium close up was used it would have enabled the image to be seen
through a better light for example, the audiences would have been able to see what Adele was
wearing which could result in her fans using her outfit as inspiration.