Photo Selection for

Magazine Cover 1 (LO4) Olivia Lewis-Brown

Photograph Selection Image 1Although conforming to the direct address conventions this image was not suitable for the front cover as the models elbows are cut off at the sides of the image and there's not enough room above for a suitable masthead. To the sides there is also not enough room for sell lines and other images as well as the model not being completely central to the camera creating a leaning effect.

Image 2This image was a suitable candidate for use on my front cover as it provided suitable mast head and sell line space however the pose seemed too generic and lacked a high fashion appeal for my target audience. The lighting also created harsh shadowing at the bottom of the image which was not consistent with my earlier design layout features.

ContinuedImage 3This image was my second choice for the main cover photo as the high key lighting on the face shows all the models features clearly, allowing her to become the main focal point due to her middle positioning and direct address. The models vivid makeup colour, such as her red lipstick and slight reflection of light around the eyes also draws the audience eye, creating an effective connection with my chosen target consumers. This image however was not selected as my final cover image because of harsh shadowing in the background and high key lighting directed from the right hand side juxtaposing the light on the left, making one side of the models face appear brighter than the other.

Image 4This image was not included in my final cover image due to the models feet being cut off at the bottom of the image, the harsh shadowing due to high key lighting shone from above which illuminated the face of the model but was not consistent lighting the entire image gave it an almost grey filter , not suitable for a high fashion magazine unless I was to make the image purely black and white, however this design feature and use of lighting was not consistent with my previous planned design.

Final Selected ImageImage 5I have selected this image as it is consistent with the design features of my previous design layout inspired by Fashion magazine, with influence from Vogue and Teen vogue contributions to allow a high fashion appeal. There is enough room to all sides of the image for all my sell lines and masthead above. The lighting is slightly low key, however I will edit this carefully in Adobe photoshop so as to highlight the models block coloured costume. The dark colours incorporated on her top and jeans are meant to juxtapose the white background in order to establish her as being the main focal point of the image, however her middle positioning, full body incorporation and direct address already connects well with my target audience, her hands re positioned to frame her facial expression drawing key focus to the models face, hair and body language. Overall this image conforms to many cover photo codes and conventions making it an ideal choice for my front cover.