Photographs for Media ProductGabrielle Walsh

Photographs I did not use for my magazine front cover

The reason why I didn't use this photo is because I felt that the model looked dull and that there was no attitude or body language demonstrated. Her facial expression is plain and I felt this wouldn't convey indie music. I don't think that indie music fans would be hugely attracted to this photo.

The reason why I didn't use this photo was because I felt the photo didn't link to the indie genre. Due to the facial expression and the pose with the jacket over the shoulder, the photo seemed like it was a shoot for a fashion magazine.

I decided not to use this photo for my front cover as I thought the model was far too close to the camera and the fact there is no facial expression. It creates a sense of seriousness but I don't think indie fans would be drawn in by it. It also wouldn’t leave enough room for my cover-lines because the image is too big.

Even though this photo shows attitude and body language, I don’t think this image conveys indie music. Due to the fact the model has her mouth open and eyes are wide, this may me mistaken for a rock magazine. As the majority of rock magazines use these type of photographs.

I decided not to use this photograph because I think the hat made it look like it was for a fashion magazine. The facial expression creates a sexual attitude which could appeal to the audience but I feel doesn't express any indie attitudes which is needed for my magazine.

The photograph I have used for my music magazine front cover

The reason why I chose this for my front cover images is because of the body language, facial expressions and confident attitude the model is portraying. I wanted the model to put her hands on her head as this will draw attention to the face. This also gives a cool, collective and laid-back feel to the picture and that is what typical indie music fans are looking for. The models red lips creates an effect as this contrasts with my colour scheme which is red, white and black. Another reason why I decided to use this photo is because the models clothing could relate to some indie music fans type of clothing; the shirt and jumper creates a unique style and this could attract the audience as they can relate to the model. Finally, I felt that the photo looked more radiant and brighter than my other images so that every little detail could stand out. I think the photo conveys indie music very well and that it will attract indie music fans.

Photographs I used for my Contents Page

I decided to choose this photo of a gig I went to at the echo arena a couple of years ago. I thought this would be good for my contents page as indie music fans might relate this photo as the typical music fan enjoys going to gigs and concerts.

I took this image during a previous photo-shoot of the band I am interviewing. I thought this would be good for my contents as you can see the band member is playing the guitar and looking serious which could make readers want to find out what the photo represents.

I took this photo when I went to see Coldplay last year at MEN Arena in Manchester. I thought this looked like a professional image as it shows the lead singer, the stage and the confetti which appeared at the end of the show. This could attract the target audience and again make them want to read the article that the photo conveyed.

Finally, I used this image of my electric guitar as I thought this would appeal to the indie music fans.

Photograph I used for my Double Page Spread

I decided to use this photo for my double page spread as I thought it looked professional as it shows the band members performing. However, the original photo looked plain in colour and didn’t stand out as there was no bright colours. So I decided to change the photo to black and white as I thought this would make it more like a professional photo shoot as well as contrasting with my colour scheme which is black, white and red. I thought the photo would look good against the red and white layout and it would follow the codes and conventions of a real indie music magazine.