I want to express the artists image through the photograph, therefore i presented myself as an artist with a strong image. These are some photographs which i feel would be appropriate for the front cover:
I feel this would be appropriate to be displayed on the front cover of my music magazine. Reasons for this is the idea of the angle being eye level to the audience, this creates the feeling of there being no status division between the audience and the artist which does make the story or interview inside the magazine, seem a lot more reliable and as if the artist is telling the audience the story personally.
I like the idea of direct mode of address as it is inviting towards the audience, eye catching and also intriguing. It draws the audience into the story and eye contact is made with the artist which results in the audience purchasing the magazine.
The white background i felt would fit perfectly, as it's strongly juxtaposed. The connotations of the colour white, reflect purity, tranquil surroundings and is also very calming. However, this seems juxtaposed against the artists image.
The artists image I've chose to dress with quite a retro and vintage feel. I feel this reflects the genre of Electro pop and techno music, with artists such as Florence And The Machine, Bloc Party, Lady Gaga and Little Boots seem to dress bizarre, and this reflects their bizarre interpretation on music. I feel it's juxtaposed as the colour white is supposed to be calming, the idea of his clothing represents party, and loud music: certainly the opposite of what white represents.
The like the idea of the artist with his hand being in his hair. It reinstates the idea of his image being party, alcohol and music driven as it connotates the idea of being tired, and being in a daze which reflects the idea of the artists being out late the night before.
The only problem with this photograph is the reflection from the flash in the spectacle lenses, they are very distinctive as these could result in being iconic for the artist.
This is another photograph which i could use for my front page.
This has the similar characteristic as my other photograph, including the reflection on the spectacles.
However, this would be a good photograph to use as my main focus point on my front cover, as it represents the artist the same way as the first photograph did. I like the idea of his hand being on his head, this suggest he is tired and the idea of him being dressed up, suggest the idea he is going out partying, once again.
I like the direct mode of address, this intrigues the audience and also connects the audience with the magazine straight away.
The low angle i feel is a positive effect as, like the Madonna photo shoot for Rolling Stone magazine, it creates a sort of arrogance aura around this artist. However, i feel by the situation of him looking hungover and tired makes the camera have a more hand held camera effect which does create a story thus adds reality to the photograph.
The problems with this photograph, is the images in the background: the door, and the door frame. These are both pointless within this photograph and take the focus off the main focus point, which is the artist. The door and the door frame, don't have anything to do with the photo therefore are pointless, as it would be different if the artist was connected with the items in the background.
These are the best two photos which i took, which are suitable for the front cover, as they all include the characteristics which in my planning, i wanted to include.
The direct mode of address is a big action which i wanted to include within my front page photograph, the whiteness which juxtaposes with his image and creates an interesting story within the photograph.
The idea of his image is represented correctly with they eye wear he is wearing along with the vintage/ retro clothing suggesting his genre of music. I feel these photographs are strong and really fit the idea of my magazine.
No comments:
Post a Comment