Research Into PhotographyZoe Skerrett

The blurred background connotes that their music is energetic and lively.

The band are centrally placed in the photograph to attract all of the readers attention. The extreme long shot of the band members encourages us to take note of who they are and how they dress which is key to their genre.

The Killers

The eye line of all the band members is in the top third, most are looking directly into the camera creating a direct address to the audience, making them feel on a personal level with their idols.

This photograph fades to black at the bottom to make it feel more mysterious and intriguing.

The lead singer of the band is centrally framed. He wears a brighter coloured top than the rest of the members so he stands out.

This image is more likely to appear on a contents page or double page spread

The brick wall is an artistic background which leaves enough room for sell lines meaning this image could be used on the front page.

Rihanna is centrally framed within in the photograph. Her pose shows she is a down to earth girl who likes to have fun and look her best.

Rihanna

Her eye line is in the top third and looking directly into the camera to creating a direct address to the audience and making them feel closer to the star.

The simple costume of Rihanna connotes you can wear the most basic clothing and still look amazing, this could appeal to the target audience of my chosen magazine.

The white background tells us this photograph was taken in a studio, The lighting set up has been used to create soft shadows behind him,

His pose suggests he prefers to have fun and enjoy life. The costume of the bear hat and scarf brings out his comical side of making people laugh. Overall this connotes his music and fun, exciting and lively.

Bruno Mars

His eye line is looking directly at the audience and within the top third of the frame, this connotes that he has a high status and comforts the audience by making them feel on a par with him.

He is centrally framed in the image drawing all of the attention onto himself.

This image is more likely to appear on a DPS featuring Bruno Mars, it brings out his personality that would add realism to the article.

The white background tells us this photograph was taken in a studio. A 3 point lighting set up has been used to eliminate shadows.

The band are positioned closely together to make sure they can all fit into the photograph.

The Pussycat Dolls

All of the band members create a direct address to the audience making them feel comforted and close to their idols.

The costume used in this photograph connotes the band as sexy and modern. The image of the girls oozes sex appeal which creates a fetishistic relationship with themselves and the audience, therefore attracting their attention.

We can see the most of the lead singer, she is placed in the centre of the photograph facing the audience whereas the other members are turned to the side.

This image could appear on a front cover as there is room for a mast head at the top and setlines down the left hand side.

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