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Thursday 9 February 2012

Test photographs:

I took some test shots of a friend, they are mainly in the studio in which I am intending to take my cover page image. I did this so I could get to grips with the camera, so I knew what type of makeup worked and so I knew what type of shots I thought would and or wouldn't work on my magazine. Here are some of the test shots:



I think this extreme close up shot is one I may consider using for my contents page, I don't think it would work on my cover nor my double page spread. I like the 'stare into the camera' look that has been created here, I think it makes the image gain a lot more depth.



Similarly to prior one this is a style of image I may use on my contents page, or maybe this could work on the double page spread; but I don't think it is a strong enough image for the front cover. I like the subtle use of a prop (the bag) this is something I am going to have to take into consideration when taking my photos for magazine as a simple prop can really add a lot to a photograph.



I really like the angle of this image, I think it makes the model look of a important status', something which you see done in other music magazines with the artists been photographed. I am not sure of the pose that the model has done here, I think I prefer a direct gaze from the model to the camera.


A full body shot is one I may consider for my double page spread, although I am sure I will use one of these style shots on my contents page also.



This image is an example of the model not being the only thing in the frame, in this case it is the window and whats outside, this is something I will take into consideration as after analysing other music magazine I have noted that the models either have props or are in a frame with a interesting background (not a studio), this adds depth and realness to the photograph.



A mid-shot it something I am likely to use for my main image on my front cover as it exemplifies the model in enough detail and keeps them in the focus, this is a shot which most professional magazines have on the cover. Also, I think the setting will similarly be in the studio for my main cover image as too much going on will over crowd the front cover and make it less aesthetically pleasing.

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