Photoshoot - Image choices

I decided that in order to choose the images for use on my magazine cover, contents page and double page spread, I should get the opinion of my peers - people who would fit into my target audience.

I decided to use this image for my magazine cover:

A member of my target audience said that this image gives the right impression for my artist - this image makes her look like a rock/alternative artist.

My model is dressed like a stereotypical female rock artist as she is wearing black which has connotations of rock music.

Furthermore, her body language and facial expression is quite laid back, as if to say 'I don't care' - which will appeal to my target audience as they are quite alternative and like to stand apart from the social norms - sometimes perhaps behaving quite rebelliously.

My model is wearing a costume in order to appeal to both a male and female target audience. My male target audience will find her attractive and my female audience will admire her for her looks - something that will ensure my magazine stands out on the shelf.

My model is also making eye contact - something that is highly important for a cover. This attracts the audience as it will ensure my magazine looks sleek and professional.



I decided to use this image for my contents page:

My focus group of peers said that this image stood out and was particularly interesting.

I went along with the 'alice in wonderland' theme by putting my model in frame with some playing cards - notably the queen of hearts. I believe this is appealing to my target audience as it will stand out as quite quirky and fun - something they will enjoy.

I believe this image is appropriate for my contents page as it sets up my artist's persona - something that will attract my target audience.

I have chosen this image for my double page spread:

My focus group said that this was one of the most striking images out of the photoshoot, and that it would be perfect for a tear-out poster for my double page spread.

The use of the queen of hearts card is a successful feature of this picture as it gives you an insight into the artists persona. It is a quirky, fun addition to my magazine that will attract my alternative audience.

The eye contact from my model is again a highly important part of the composition of this image. The artist looks as if she is looking directly at you - something that will attract my target audience.

From my research into target audience I know that  the kind of people who read music magazines like this are often people who collect posters and display them in places such as their bedrooms. I believe this would  be a very good poster image, and I tailored the image towards this use for my audience.