Q Double Page Spread Textual Analysis

The colours in the main image are mainly the whites from the studio lighting on the Singers left and the red lighting from the singer’s right. The other colours include the black from the singers

clothing and accessories, skin colour, hair colour. The lighting is high key as it is dividing the photo into two. The male singer is of black skin colour and from his features is of American

ethnicity. This could be mixed American ethnicity however. His eye gesture is hidden however because of the layout and composure of the singer it’s likely to be looking towards the camera. His facial expression is serious and stern looking. This can relate to his high wealth and social

status as a singer. The singer is wearing a black T-shirt and appears to have no make up on. This could relate to his stern facial expression and his purpose for the photo-shoot. There are no props in the photo which can relate to the shot type being a close up therefore there is little

purpose for a prop and if the was it would need to be a small but important prop or a prop that is very large but is only partially visible in the background. The location is a studio this supports the use and purpose of having one half of the photo having use of red lighting. The composition of the

image is important in this photo. As the top two point of interest are focused on the singers shades but this could be focused on his eyes behind them which can raise some questions about the main image. Although the bottom two points of interest are focused on the edges of his draw,

which doesn’t mean or signify as much which can make the other two seem more important.

The shot used in this photo is an close up/extreme close up this is to enhance the details and effects of the studio lighting and to make the facial expression of the singer stand out more on the

double page spread compared to the feature article. The camera angle is eye level with the singer’s head tilted forwards, which gives the impression of him looking down however this can

also give the impression of him almost looking over the rims of his shades. The shades on the singer appear to be the point of focus as your able to see them with a crisp refined edge. While the singers T-shirt is slightly blurred which shows that the focal depth is low. The film stock is

smooth, full colour and has a medium contrast. This creates a very realistic photo that compliments the singers worn accessories. The expressive mood is created by the high key

lighting with has 2 different colours. Red and White. The typography in the image includes a quote that is in serif font. It is also red and fully capitalised. The image also includes some small

serif sand font that is in white that tell the reader that the photo was taken exclusively for Q magazine. It also explains the purpose of the red lighting in the photo. The meaning of the quote in the photo is unusual as it makes a reference to another singer/artist. In addition to this it also depicts the other singer/artist as a barrier every musician/singer will have to overcome in their career. The sounds of the words are expressed louder in the quote as they are fully capitalised.