Organisation

Here are four of the images taken at my recent photo shoot.
The ones on the left i plan to use for my double page spread whilst i plan to use the ones on the right for my front cover. This is because it is a typical convention in NME magazines that the background behind the main cover stars is white because usually the main cover stars will be wearing a contrasting colour, black, and this contrast makes them stand out and look more important as they do not blend in with their surroundings.
I have chosen the image in the bottom right (the largest) to be the one that i shall use for my front cover. This is because, unlike the one above it, there is more attitude and attitude is key in creating a realistic and believable image for a band in a genre as serious as indie rock. Compared to the one above it, the model on the right has his arms folded, the one in the middle has his glasses tilted so that the direct mode of address is more distinct and more powerful and the one on the left has a more serious facial expression. These collectively generate more attitude which supports the image for this band, The Desperados, who are serious, dangerous but also cool.
The props i used, the black glasses, help compliment the black costume which together convey a hint of danger but makes the band look cool and modern which is another aspect to the image of The Desperados. This is important as the target audience for my magazine, Ignite, would be interested in reading about a young band who are of a similar age to them, especially if they appear cool and modern.
For the double page spread i have chosen the one in the top left. This is because unlike the one below it, the camera angle is better as it is head-on level with the band and generally looks better. However i also chose this image because of the lack of direct mode of address. This mixes it up a bit in contrast to the front cover and gives the band a cool, careless look because the band members are looking in different directions. However, the lead singer (middle) is still sustaining the direct mode of address, because he is the most important and influential of the band members and it maintains the interaction between the band and the readers which stimulates them to read.