Blog 6 - Photographs

Photo 8) Another photo shoot using colour changes of black and white, I decided to do this for this particular location as the black and white really shows off the patterns on the bedding and the pattern on her costume. I think the black and white tone makes the imagery more articulate. I really think this image would be affective in my magazine, but I'm not sure if the black and white would clash with the colours used.

Photo 7) I chose to take a close up as close ups are normally a good choice for a cover of a magazine. Majority of Pop magazines use covers of close ups with bright and happy smiles to reflect the mood and vibe the magazine gives off to it's readers. So that's why I went for this type of photograph, I will consider using this photo or one similar for the front cover of my magazine.

Photo 6) For the photo shoot I wanted to change location as well as change costume and pose positions, I decided to photograph in this location and scene as it's very bright and colourful which relates to the Pop Vibe of the magazine. The innocence of the pose makes the photo welcoming and happy which will interest and welcome readers. The bright pink wall emphasises Lili perfectly and pulls focus to her.

Photo 5) I also wanted to photograph in a cutesy way, like most pop magazines so with a cute smile, and with innocent like body language. I think this kind of pose and photo works well with Pop magazines as it's open and welcoming to readers and tends to have a positive vibe to it.

Photo 4) In the photo's to catch a variation of different images I decided to photograph Lili in motion. Using movement and body language to express and portray emotions instead of just a simple smile. I think this works and will have a better and more positive effect on the readers.

Photo 3) I wanted to include props in my shoot, so I decided to photograph her with a guitar, this relates to magazines topic of music. I also wanted to include photographs including actions/movements. This will hopefully engage the readers better than just a solid front shot. I think it will give the spread a more artistic vibe but at the same time not taking the topic away from Pop music.

Photo 2) I wanted to show variety and versatility in my shots, so I decided to take several images of my subject in different styled outfits to help reflect different tastes and styles. I decided to take a variety of close ups and body shots to have a good mixture for when I come to select my final few images.

Photo 1)
I decided to experiment with colour for my photo shoot and take a series of black and white shots. I also decided to capture my subject in a natural pose and emotion, I thought that this would make a more honest and open connection to the target audience. However black and white images are not usually in Pop orientated magazines I think it would make my magazine more unique in comparison. I chose this specific costume for the black and white shoot as the colours intend to stand out against the white backdrop and I thought it would give Lili more of a presence within the photographs.

In total for this photo shoot I took 57 images, I've uploaded a few of my favourite images here in this blog, although some may or may not appear on my final design for the magazine.