Organisation - How to approach the photography & camera shots

Diagram 1 - middle close up

Diagram 3 - Closer wide shot

After my first photo-shoot's results I found that I may need to figure out the background to my photos and whether I want them to be included within the magazine. I don't want my background to be too complicated or it will detract from the cover star and cover lines but it may be quite difficult to find a background that doesn't detach from the cover star but still adds to the aesthetic of the magazine. The best approach I could have to my next photo-shoot would be to use a background that is slightly basic yet adds to the edgy ethos of the magazine meaning I will not have to manipulate the image in anyway. I will use the same background for all of my images to make sure the cohesion between the front page, contents page and double page spread is consistent in order to form a strong symbiosis between the magazine and the artist. In order to make this happen, font colours and types as well as cover lines and photos used have to be consistent as it will help the message of the artist be more obvious and persuasive.

Diagram 2 - Wide shot

Diagram 4 - Wide shot

I like the idea of using more direct address within my next photo-shoot rather than avoiding the camera; especially since my cover star comes across as superior to the audience when avoiding eye contact with the camera which may be less appealing as the artist comes across quite arrogant and so the use of direct address will give this more down to earth association to the artist, which I am aiming for. To add to this I need to ensure that all my photos have some correlation to a 'music artist' whether it be through props, clothing and make-up or the pose itself.

More so, I did consider some variations in shot lengths and what type of shots I used but for my next photo-shoot I will expand on this much more since it will enable me the chance to either show my artist's facial expression with the use of a middle close up (Diagram 1) or a wide shot to imply how large the artists personality is.