2. Placement: Contents page Placement: Front cover
Opinion: This picture is of two artists that are Opinion: I chose to use this picture because of
featured in the magazine and is a great one to the positioning of the models, they’re at the
use in the contents page as it shows that the focus point of the photo, with the female in the
magazine as connections to many different centre showing her lead role within the group.
artists, the location is perfect for a Hip-Hop This photo is representative of the R&B genre
cantered magazine as graffiti is known to be because of the stereotypical graffiti background
related to the genre. The ‘artists’ are also in and conventional ‘urban’ clothing, I also like the
conventional ‘gangster’ clothing. The photo fact that all the group members are wearing
will need to be slightly manipulated however colour coordinated clothes, this makes it easier
as the bike prop on the foreground wasn’t to use a colour scheme within the magazine.
supposed to be visible in the shot.

3. Placement: double page spread, individual Placement: double page spread.
character profile.
Opinion: This picture is great as the ‘group’
Opinion: This picture is perfect for the ‘character aren’t posing, the whole idea of the shot is to
profile’ section as it says a lot about the person, show them on stage, meaning the photo will
the fact that the female is looking away may need to be edited in order to manipulate the
insinuate that she has a past which she prefers background.
not to talk about, this would give the magazine a
selling point as it will engage with the reader
and keep them guessing about the singer,
wanting to find out her story.

4. Placement: double page spread Placement: double page spread, individual
character profile.
Opinion: I think this photo is perfect for a
double page spread as it is a complete Opinion: The non verbal communication in this
action shot (where the artists aren’t posing) picture is magnificent as it allows the reader to
these type of images are commonly used in get an insight into the artist before even reading
double page spreads as I recall from the their story, the crossed arms can hint that the
magazine research I conducted. The image person is very stubborn. In addition, the
also shows variation in the pictures used as hard, dark shadow in the photograph (achieved
it is an over the shoulder shot showing what by moving the lights close to the subject) show
the artists see. This photo also makes the that ‘Josh’ has had a harsh past but has moved
magazine look professional as there is lots of into the light through his music. All of this shows
musical equipment to be seen. that a picture can tell a story and therefore is
great for the individual character profile section
in the double page spread.

5. Placement: Contents page advertisement
Opinion: This image has great focus on the main subject
(iPod) as it is the only object with a shadow. The picture is a
great example of a competition prize as it not only reflects
that it’s a music magazine but also draws in readers as they
would want to win this.
Placement: Contents
Opinion: I think this picture is a great action shot as the
models aren’t facing the camera, the aim of the photo is to
catch the two ‘artists’ when they aren’t expecting it as it
will be used for a ‘gossip’ section on the contents page
which wouldn’t usually include planned photos.

6. Placement: Contents page advertisement
Opinion: I really like this photograph as it is vibrant in colour and
represents the Hip Hop genre simply because of the main image
placed on the album cover. This image is perfect for its function
(advertisement) as it looks professional and could be seen used in
any music store advert.
Placement: Contents
Opinion: This image is a good one to use as an extra artist featured
on the contents page as it shows different ethnicities within the
magazine making it appeal to everyone. The conventional clothing is
on point and the headphones complete the whole look and remind
the reader that it is a music magazine.

7. Placement: Main front cover image Placement: Double page spread, individual
character profile.
Opinion: I chose to use this picture as it
captures the serious facial expressions on Opinion: Once again I like this picture for
all the models ; this helps the magazine the fact that it tells a story, Jay looks very
present its genre of Hip-hop as if the confidant due to posture and his raised
magazine was the POP genre models head suggesting that he is the main man in
would be smiling. Another useful aspect of the group, not only that but out of the
the photo is the props used, the group three individual photos this is the only one
members are all wearing the same colour without a shadow showing variation in the
making it easier to create a colour scheme photographs included in the magazine.
also making the group appear more
realistic.

8. Placement: Contents
Opinion: I like the simplicity in this
picture as the ‘artist’ looks relaxed
showing the magazines calm side,
this is another picture for a featured
artist in the magazine, it ties in with
the Hip-Hop genre as ‘Hadi’ is
wearing a puffer coat and a back
pack which are typical items worn by
Hip-Hop artists also the headphone
prop shows the music is still the
main attraction of the magazine.