After taking test shots some weeks ago and receiving feedback from the audience, we decided that the makeup and costume were of great importance in these images, to give a dramatised effect, and emphasise the type of genre that our magazine is going for.
The costume - a flowery, printed shirt, created a good presentation Pop/Rock music genre, with the grey creating a grungy effect alongside the flowers and the number 96 in the middle. Also, the eyes were intended to be the centre of attention, to attract the audience, and show some kind of appreciation for the "music artist" that we want to present, which is why the model is giving eye contact. In terms of the layout of the magzine and the house-style, the costume is intended to contrast fairly well with the magazine logo and the text.
When taking the pictures, I had a variation in poses, so that there is a wider selection, and we can consult with members of our target audience to see which image would be the best one for the magazine cover. But generally, we have taken pictures that intend to be as conventional as possible, with most of the shots aiming to be of mid-shot type.
Because the cover image would be focusing mainly on the face of the model, we decided not to use any specific props. After concluding what we did on our research, we decided that more attention should be given to the face of the model. This is because we found that by focusing on only the face, with direct eye contact, we are able to entice our target 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 acknowledged the importance of the lighting and the effects on the camera, such as the ISO and shutter speed. All of these elements were considered, for they contributed to how the images looked at the end.
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