Front Cover Photo shoot

We recently set up a photo shoot for the front cover of our magazine. We took time out to find the best model to suit our magazine genre and theme, which is pop/rock. Using lights and a backdrop, we were able to establish a very professional photo shoot and take many successful pictures.

The costume was flowery, printed shirt under a black leather jacket, which was chosen specifically as it conferred to the Pop/Rock music genre. Also, the red lipstick and the eye makeup has was dramatized in order to captivate the reader’s attention and give the look some glamour. In terms of the layout of the magazine and the house-style, the makeup and costume will contrast fairly well with the magazine logo and the text.

When taking the pictures, we used a variety of shots, such as close-ups, extreme close-ups and mid-shots so that we had a range to choose from when designing the front cover. These shots will also be used in market research were we will consult with members of our target audience to see which image would be the best one for the magazine cover. Overall, we have taken pictures, keeping in mind the typical conventions of a music magazine.

Generically, cover images focus mainly on the face of the model, so we decided not to use any specific props, as we thought that it might overbear the artist. After concluding what we did on our research, we decided that more focus should be on the model. This is because we found that by focusing on only the face, with direct eye contact, we are able to entice our audience much more easily, and keep them lingered to the magazine's features, because there is greater attention on the bright and contrasting colours being presented.

We also adjusted the effects on the camera, such as the ISO and shutter speed, adapting it to our photo shoot. All of these elements were considered, for they contributed to how the images looked at the end and also the way that the magazine comes across.