Why I Did and Did Not Use Photographs

(which are found in slideshow)

FRONT COVER- MAIN PHOTO

ONE I USED ONES I DIDN’T USE

I choose this as her whole body is in the frame, so you can see her whole outfit which portrays her character. The scenery is very contrasted from her top, which makes it stand out

I didn’t choose this as she was not aware the photo was being taken and her body language is awkward.I didn’t choose this one as in the background there are houses, which makes it seem less like a festival. You can also not see her guitar which was essential, as the reader knows what genre it is by the guitar.

FRONT COVER- OTHER PHOTOS

I wanted to keep the focus of my front cover on the main photo and the text, therefore I only added one other photo of this artist I took at a gig. I choose this photo because I like the way in which the bright lights contrast the darkness and her dark clothes.

CONTENTS PAGE

I used this photo which I took at a gig, as I like the way in which the lead singer is the only one in focus.

I added this photo as the contents page seemed bare. I like this photo as there is both the singer looking casually away and the guitar and amp in view which adds an unique edge.

DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD- MAIN PHOTO

ONE I USED ONES I DIDN’T USE

I choose this photo as it is dark and mysterious, which reflects my title, ‘out of the shadows’. I also like the way in which her unique clothing is still visible.

I didn’t use this photo as the light on her face is far too bright compared to the rest of the frame. Although the guitar is shown, her unique clothes, which I find important in order to create a niche magazine, are not shown.

I didn’t use this photo as I felt I had already included lots in this setting already. I wanted a new approach to the artist, a darker one.

DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD- OTHER PHOTOSI wanted to include three little photos in the double page spread to make the reader see more of her personality reflected through photos.

I choose this one as I like the way in which she seems like a mannequin because of her posture. This shows she is original.

I wanted to include a photo which shows she has fun, and is not extremely serious. Her smile is the main focus as that’s were the main light is

I used this one as I like the way in which it is blurred, which portrays her fast and energetic stage performances. The light only shows her face and guitar which is the main focus I wanted.