Main Task: Unmanipulated Photos

Front Cover Image:

This is the photograph I have chosen to use for my front cover. Its a striking pose full of attitude. I thought this pose was a convention of Indie artists. The subjects costume is full of contrasting colours and patterns which shows of the subjects quirky personality and the non-conformist attitudes I wanted. There is enough background to have a masthead, cover-lines/strap-lines without going over the original image.

Double Page spread:

There are two subjects in this image with similar costumes. The subjects are placed to the left of the photograph leaving lots of background for the article to be written on. Linking the article and the subjects together. The colours in the costume contrast with the background. For example the white hat and the red sweatshirt.

Contents Page Images:

These are the three contents page photographs I have chosen. I specifically wanted my subjects to be from different ethnic backgrounds to subvert the generic convention of 'white middle-class indie kids'. The three poses are striking. All three subjects are using direct eye contact. I took the first two photographs in the middle of the day so I would have good lighting. The third pictures is again of the subject on my main cover and double page spread.

Images I have chosen not to use:

These arew two photographs I chose not to use in my magazine. I chose not to use the first one as the subject looks very washed out and looks off balance. Part of the subjects hair and headband has been cut off. This makes the photograph look unprofessional.

The second photograph is not centered and is at a strange angle. I was trying to create a low angle shot full of attitude but I managed to get the ceiling in it. I think these photographs contrasted with the photographs I'm now using shows how my photography skills have developed.