The document provides details for planning photo shoots for the front cover and contents of a pop music magazine. It outlines 10 potential photo concepts and discusses the locations, poses, costumes, hair, makeup, lighting, and props for each. The concepts include group shots of bands, solo artist shots, and interview/behind the scenes images. Neutral backgrounds and bright lighting are preferred to attract the target female audience. Outfits should look stylish but affordable. Props are limited to enhance the natural poses. Risk assessments note potential hazards and ways to mitigate issues at each location.

1. Locations? What? I would like my artists to be
looking directly at the camera, with a
I have decided that my
blank expression so that it shows no
main image should be set
emotion. Therefore due to the female
on top a neutral
gaze, I think that this would attract my
background so I would
female audience that is intended
have to take the photo on
either a green screen or
plain wall colour, so that Base of idea: Hair makeup and costume: I
the background in the Mid shot would like my artists to wear
photo can either be used clothes that look presentable
as the main colour of my however I do not want them to
magazine, or that it can be look to over the top because the
cut out, this is because as I main aim is for my target
stated before I would like audience to want to be like them,
my magazine to be very so the clothes need to be
simplistic so that the affordable. I also want them to
features such as the Photo One link together like the wanted
masthead and the image photo above, therefore I think I
stand out more clearly. may need to meet with each
member to see which colours
Colour and lighting: due to would fit better with their
the nature of pop wardrobe. Considering the hair
magazines I think that it element of my magazine I have
would be best if I have decided that I want the hair to
bright lighting, therefore look well groomed and looked
maybe doing the photos after, with possibly each
shoot outside or getting a participant in the group having a
spot light to reflect of the different style.
bands faces. Either way, I Mise en
will edit the photos and Props: bands generally do
change the balance to Scene not use props however
make their faces more therefore within the front
highlighted. cover of my magazine no
props will be used.

2. Locations? What? In this image I would like the
band to seem as if they are really good
Similarly to my first idea I
friends, therefore I would like the main
defiantly want to keep the
singer in the middle, with each of the
background of the image
others doing their own individual pose
as minimal as possible,
to the camera, to show their unity.
therefore I think that I
should imitate a real photo
shoot and possible use a Base of idea: Hair makeup and costume: If I
green screen in order to Wide/Long decide to do a black and white
create the most effective shot shot then I think it would be very
image. important to ensure that the band
are only wearing black and white
clothes, this will therefore make
Colour and lighting: the black and white editing look
I have decided for the more effective. Similar as my first
ideas I would also like to ensure
lighting element similarly Photo Two that the hair looks very
to my first ideas I should
use a bright light in order presentable and smart and not
to emphasize the artists scruffy, again with different
faces, on the other hand I styles.
like the one directions
black and white image as
it seems like colour
correction has been used
in order to make the white
and black of the photo Props: Again I do not want
even brighter, therefore I to use any props within
may experiment with this
the front cover of my
to see if I can incorporate Mise en magazine
a black and white image
on my front cover.
Scene

3. Locations? Similarly to What? For this shot I have decided that this
the first two shots I will shot would be fun and interesting for the
need a green screen in audience, therefore I will have them all in
a spacious room. This different poses in order to show their different
is because the fun personality styles, for this shot the body
nature of the posing will language and facial expressions will be vital for
need to be done in Base of idea: the last a successful shot.
plenty of space idea I have for my front
cover is a mid shot
otherwise there may be
some risk issues.
Hair makeup and costume:
for this shot I would similarly
like the costume to be very
casual, such as jeans and a
Photo three t-shirt, this is because this
type of shot is very laid back
therefore I would like the
costume to portray this also.
Colour and lighting:
Similarly to the other
two front cover shots I
would like the colours
to be very bright and
vibrant, therefore I will
need a room that has
lots of light or a Mise en Props: I will not be
spotlight to highlight Scene using any props for
the facial features of this shot.
the artists.

4. What? This is another artist that would be
included within the magazine, I have chosen
to do a female character due to the fact that
Locations? Again I my artists are mainly focused on the female
would like this image gaze, therefore I wanted to use a female that
on a plain background could be interpreted as a role model. Ideas I
so that I can edit it onto have for this image is the use of bubbles, I
another background, or Base of idea: Mid shot
of another artist
may get my artist to blow bubbles so that I
use the existing. can have this theme for the contents page,
Hair makeup and costume:
The makeup in which is
going to be used for this
artist would be very minimal
Photo four due to the fact that I do not
want to promote that young
girls should be wearing it.
Also the costume in which
Colour and lighting: the artist would be wearing
similarly to the other would be what is in the
photos I have decided fashion now due to the fact
that I want the artists that I want the clothing to be
facial features recognizable to the
highlighted therefore I audience.
would like a bright
lighted room. Mise en Props: if I choose to go
Scene to with the idea of
bubbles then I would
need them as a prop, if
not no props would be
used again.

5. What? For this shot I would like
another artist to be sat as if he was
drinking a smoothie or milkshake in an
interview style format, this is because I
would like my magazine to have a
range of different shot types.
Locations? Café or Base of idea: Wide
coffee shop or shot
restaurant.
Hair makeup and costume:
again due to the fact the
artist would be in a public
Photo five setting I would like my actor
to wear a hoodie jeans and
a watch, so that they look
casual within their
environment.
Colour and lighting:
Very natural lighting,
not much editing will Props: For props I
be conducted for this would need to use
shot as I want it to Mise en either a cup or a
seem very real life, Scene container for the drink
and either a straw or a
spoon,

6. Locations? I would like What? I would like the main article to
this shot to be within a be an interview surrounding a new
dance studio, this is music video, therefore the image has
because I want this to portray this, I want it to seem as if
image to portray that they are bundling each other due to
the band have just the fact that they have finished filming,
done a successful Base of idea: Wide
rehearsal of their new shot
music video.
Hair makeup and costume:
again I would like the
costume to be very casual
with each member wearing
Photo Six either jeans and a t-shirt
and cardigan or jeans and a
shirt, so that the audience
can relate to them.
Colour and lighting: I
would like this picture
to be very life like
therefore I will not edit
it from the
background, I want
the lighting and
colours to be natural. Mise en Props: No props will
Scene be used.

7. Locations? I definitely What? I would just like a picture of
need a green screen myself to be looking side on to the
for this shot due to the camera like a school photo shot, again
fact that I would need I would like to have bright lighting to
to cut the editors highlight my facial features.
picture onto a
background to link with Base of idea: Editors
the colour scheme of image.
the magazine.
Hair makeup and costume: For
this shot I would like to look very
presentable but also casual, so I
may wear a printed t-shirt with a
blazer and jeans in order to
Photo Seven convey this.
Colour and lighting:
bright or natural lighting Mise en Props: No props will
would be needed . Scene be needed within this
shot

8. What? I want the artist to be looking
directly at the audience and looking
very happy that they will be receiving a
Locations? For this award.
shot I will need to use a
Base of idea: long shot
hall in or a stage so
that it looks as if they
are at an award.
Hair makeup and costume: I
would like this costume to
be very smart, like suits and
shoes, so that it
Photo Eight corresponds with the
intended nature of the
image.
Colour and lighting: I
would like bright
lighting to used to give
the impression of a
camera flash
Mise en Props: No props will
Scene be needed.

9. Locations? I would like What? I would like the band to be
this to be set in a living using props in order to show that they
room area or bedroom are very chilled and relaxed, this could
as this is the most either be through playing Xbox or on a
chilled out setting. mobile, its to symbolize the finished
stage of their new video.
Base of idea:
promotional style shot,
very chilled and relaxed
Hair makeup and costume:
I want the costume to be as
laid back as possible so
they could possibly just
Photo nine wear chinos and a t shirt or
jeans and a jumper, just to
show that they are relaxed
within the setting.
Colour and lighting:
Natural high level
lighting the room
needs to ensure that
the lighting is natural
but bright enough to
take a good photgraph
Mise en Props: Games
Scene consoles or mobile
phones and
headphone

10. Locations? Drama What? The band needs to be in front
Studio or hall or sports of the green screen posing as if they
hall ( needs to be a have just finished shooting, they need
large area in which a to be energetic and happy that they
green screen/white have done so.
screen in place)
Base of idea: Green
screen and lighting
Hair makeup and costume: I
would like the costume to be
very similar to the one used
for the front cover of the
Photo Ten magazine, (same sort of
Colour and lighting: style) however maybe
the colour and lighting different colours.
used is going to be
very exaggerated with
spotlights being on the
band, I would also try
to caputre some spot
lights within the
background if this is
possible (light the
image above) Mise en Props: No props will
Scene be needed

11. Location Possible Problems Risk Assessment
Drama Studio (Green • It may be occupied • Will have to ensure that the room is not occupied
Screen) • Need to learn how to use • Have a member of staff available to help with lighting
the spotlights and • Remove benches or cordon off an area
lighting techniques
• Someone may trip over a
bench or chair
Café or restaurant • Busy with members of the • Chose a time that is not usually very popular
public • Use a window seat
• People may trip over tripod • Stand with all equipment
or camera bag
Dance Studio • Mirrors are easily smashed • Take photos with mirror in the background and stay
• Could be occupied away from them
• Ensure that the room is free to take photos
The school Hall • Has a large stage which • Ensure that the band do not come too close to the edge
someone may fall into or or are messing around on the equipment
fall off • Ensure the shot is taken no where near the chairs
• There are many chairs • Ensure the room is free to use
around the edges of the
room
• May be occupied
Living room • Has two glass tables • Ensure that the tables are pushed out of the way of the
• Not very much room sofa
• Move sofas suitable for photography