SUCCESSFUL IMAGES There are a few double page spread images from my photoshoot that I would consider successful. This slide will allow me to talk about the disadvantages and advantages of each photo and hopefully let me decide.
This photo has a very similar background to the one I was contemplating for a front cover. The vibrant colours of this image make it stand out, the graffiti gives a young but most importantly a unique touch. The model is standing in a very confident manner which contrasts well with the background. Her facial expression makes her look approachable yet confident too. I think her black clothing stand out really well against the colours behind her which divides equal attention to her and the background. This would work really well as a double page spread because the photo would fill out two pages, keeping it interesting. There is a lot of space around the model which I would use for an interview and devices such as pull quotes etc. The fact the front page and double page spread would go together, links the whole magazine for me. However, the only problem I have with this image is that any typeface would be extremely hard to read because of the diversity of colours. I would have to think of an alternative idea such as a box, or shadows to makes it visible.
Again, this photo has a very similar background to the other front cover I was contemplating. Perhaps I will do a separate blog post to decide which two photos would work best for my music magazine as a whole. In this photo I like the range of bright to calmer colours, this would appeal to a wider range of audience however, the design of the graffiti is less appealing. It looks very amateur and scruffy which is the opposite of what I’m aiming for, a professional touch. The model is standing in a confident way and I like the alternative pose. This image would require editing to the wall as well as to the model as I feel the photo is quite dark, despite the colourful background. In terms of a successful double page spread, this image is less practical as I would have to split the interview into two halves to work around the model. This and the busy background would look too clumsy and not fit for purpose, it would look as if I didn’t think my designs through.
I tried incorporating alternative shots, location and outfits into my photoshoot to keep it interesting. However, this is my least favourite photo out of the three. Firstly, that’s because the brick background combined with dark clothing gives a more ‘grungy’ feel than I want for my magazine, it’s quite a monotonous background and I think it has no artistic side to it. Secondly, the lighting in this photo is very dark. This doesn’t give me any shadows and lighting to work with, which could possibly create a nice atmosphere. Thirdly, although the models stance is quite strong and she looks independent, I think for this background the pose should have been more interesting for example she could have laid on the floor, or jumped in the air, to make it more eye catching. Lastly, this image is lacking in colour and personality. I’d like my magazine to be colourful, although my target audience have chosen monochrome and pastel colours as their favourite, I think vibrant colours give a better positive impression to fit my genre.