Photography AnalysisPhotography Analysis

The Vanity Fair magazine is very unconventional and not laid out correctly compared to other magazines. For example the text is not structured or convectional, the subheading and main headings are all grouped and placed with one another which does not give the magazine much structure for the reader to follow. The text is normally placed around the main cover image which this one does not follow as much but is more situated within Lady Gaga herself.Lines and Angles- Within this cover Lady Gaga is sat on the floor in an awkward pose which creates strong lines and angles within the image. The angle in which this has been shot is at a low angle, and this gives the reader the idea of her being superior as her eye contact is downwards.The rule of thirds- Lady Gaga is shown here off centre and is shown as her being to the right. This is useful as she the image creates a left third; this changes the focal point of the reader and makes us catch the audience easier.The focal point of the magazine would be lady gaga herself as her appearance stands out against the background and text. Her silver/lilac hair also contrasts this which is seen as being the only type of colour featured on the cover.

I think that The Source magazine is much more convectional when creating the magazine cover due to it having these features:Lines and Angles- The image itself does not include many lines however the outline of the gun is the only type of line which could the strength of the gun. The angle of the man’s head is pointed to the top which draws our attention in straight away. However, we cannot see his eyes or draw eye contact from the photo. This shows a low angle shot and his empower or fear.Focal Point- The image is the main focal point of the magazine as it shows it being strong and empowering. The gun he is holding up to himself also draws our attention because it is not something we would see every day on the front of a magazine.The rule of thirds- This magazine does not follow the rule of thirds because of the image being situated in the middle of the magazine. However the cover lines do follow this which also creates strong lines.The image does feature in the middle box of the rule of thirds which draws in our attention to his expression.