Chosen Images

Front CoverI have chosen to use this image as the main image on my front cover. It is a close up shot of the artist that I have written my main article on. The model, Claudia is half Jamaican and therefore I though I would use her ethnic traits to the advantage of the photo. I ensured that her hair was down as it has a huge amount of volume and is wavy, which connotes a messy, indie look which will work well with the target audience. The clothing also relates to the Indie music genre as the flowers on her top connote peace and nature. I feel that the closeness of the shot and the direct eye contact would draw the reader in. The dark red lipstick would also do this as it portrays an image of seductiveness.

These are the chosen images for my Contents Page. I chose to include them to offer the audience a variety of different features and demonstrate the wide range of artists and bands included in the magazine. My main artist, Claudia, is featured on the Contents Page as she is the focus of that issue. I have also included other artists as it targets a wider audience and allows readers to have other options of what to read about. I also used a photo that I took at a Mumford & Sons gig because it demonstrates the industry side of my magazine. I feel that the images of the artists are very professional and match the genre of my magazine well.

I chose this image to introduce my article as a double page spread. I feel that it is an effective photo as Claudia is looking directly into the camera, creating a personal relationship with the reader. The image has a very modest and timid vibe to it as Claudia is covering herself with the guitar, demonstrating the purity and innocence of her music. It also suggests that music makes her feel more comfortable, secure and protected. Her clothing was chosen specifically to match well with the Indie genre.

I chose to use this image in my main feature on a full page. In this image, Claudia continues to portray an innocent look which captivates the reader and makes them want to find out more about her. Her bright red lips connote an element of seductiveness which further entices the reader to read about her. Her clothing is very Indie and this would make my target audience feel like they can relate to her. She is looking directly at the camera, drawing the audience in.

I have chosen to display these images as a collage on a page included in my main article. I felt that doing this would be effective as it varies the layout of the pages and illustrates the different looks that Claudia portrays, highlighting her versatility as an artist. In all of the images Claudia is looking directly at the camera, enticing in the readers and making them want to find out more about her. She displays an Indie look in all the images which appeals to my target audience.

I am going to use these images on the final double page spread of my main article. I feel that these images portray Claudia’s musical talent and illustrates to the readers that she is extremely gifted in her work. The use of the guitar highlights her ability to play a musical instrument, which is very popular in the Indie genre. The image of her singing demonstrates her passion for music, capturing the attention of the readers.