The following photos are photos that I took and I considered using in Magazine.
Having created my plan, I decided to try and follow it as much as I could. The photo shows Kendrick Lamar, a well known Hip-Hop artist, wearing a crown, which was the same crown that Biggie Smalls wore. However, I couldn't get hold of a similar crown other than a paper one, which didn't really follow the plan. Instead, I decided to change the plan and instead of asking "Is Kendrick the next Biggie?", I created my own Hip-Hop artist called M-Dot and asked "Is M-Dot the next Biggie?". This also allowed me to write a lot more for my double page spread, as I could be more creative and write a stereotypical Hip-Hop magazine article. Both photos are a mid shot but when taking my photo, I decided to have my model slightly to the right of the frame. This is because it follows the rule of thirds, which means that the readers eyes go from left to right. Therefore, with the model being slightly to the right, it attracts the readers eye and will catch their attention.
I used this photo as it fitted in with the same photo of Jay Z and Kanye West in my plan. Both models are doing the same pose that is in the photo, so it relates. However, if I was to redo the photo shoot, I would make sure that isn't any/a lot less of shadows in the background, so that I could edit it more easier. Nevertheless, the photo is good as it relates to my genre with what they're wearing and is similar to the plan.
I used this photo on my front cover for a cover line about a previously famous Hip-Hop star coming back. Originally, I planned to make the photo blacked out so that the audience will wonder who it is, and read it. However, after taking the photo, I decided that it would still be good if it wasn't blacked out because if some one recognised him, they might be intrigued to read on. Also, with the model being cut out and put onto a white background, it would look weird if his face was blacked out, and also it would mean I would have to use found images rather than my own (e.g. the question mark).
This photo is from a low angle long shot, looking up towards the model. I really liked this photo as the sun created an effect on the photo, making it look bleached. Also, the surrounding suburban area which you can see in the background, fits in with my double page spread, with M-Dot being famous for coming from New York, a dense urban area. The brightness of the photo too made it perfect for my double page spread, as I could use clear black writing, so the text was easy to read.
I really considered changing my plan and using this photo on my front cover. Firstly, the photo is great quality, with the low angle close up looking really clear. Secondly, the mode of address, with the model giving a direct eye contact to the camera, gives the reader a sense of contact and could make them want to read my magazine. Thirdly, the brick wall background connotes a sense of harshness, especially with the models facial expression. Hip Hop music is renowned for being a harsh kind of music, but looking at other Hip Hop magazines, they use blank backgrounds. Therefore, I decided to use the photo in my contents page.
I used this model to be Biggie Smalls, on my front cover. Originally, I just needed a close up on his face, so that I could put him in the thought bubble. However, I considered getting a few different photos so I could have some backup photos, in case I changed my story or wanted a different pose for the magazine. This photo is a midshot, and the model is making direct contact with the reader with him looking straight into the camera.This photo is decent but, like other photos I took, there is a clear shadow on the model due to the lighting being on the left hand side. However, the facial expression of the model is serious, which is what you normally see in Hip-Hop magazines but his costume (particularly the baseball hat) isn't really fitting to the character he is meant to be. For these reasons, I did not use this photo.
This photo is a close up onto the models hand. However, by changing the focus on the camera, I was able to blur out the rings on his hand, and therefore make his face/eyes the focus of the photo. Although this photo is unique, my main image has to be a mid shot according to the mark scheme. Therefore, I couldn't use it. Also, I only need one photo of this model as the main focus of the magazine is M-Dot, not biggie smalls.
This photo was one of my favorites. I like how the background is damaged and really fits with the image of Hip-Hop. Also, the model's facial expression looks serious, which creates tension in the image. Although I didn't consider using this photo for my front cover, I did consider it for my contents page. It really fits with my cover page too with the "From Raps To Riches" article because it looks like a rough place to be. However, I think the photo I did use in my contents page is better suited because the photo is so clear and the direct contact (which isn't evident here), catches the readers attention.
This photo was just a photo I took at the start of the photo shoot to see if the camera was working fine and to see the lighting. However, I did consider using this photo briefly as the model looks into the camera and has an almost annoyed facial pose. However, the way his arms are makes him look weak in a way, which I didn't want. Therefore I didn't use it.
I liked this photo. The way the model holds his jewellery with a smug look on his face comes across as cocky, which I wanted my model to come across as. However, the quality of the photo is slightly blurry and for my magazine I need the best quality of images.
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