Analysis Of Photoshoot Images

The first thing I like about this image is how the model is looking directly into the camera which could also represent looking into the readers eyes. Although It is quite an awkward angle that the model is sitting at as she doesn’t really know where to place her hands. Although the girl is smiling this could represent that she is happy at the school which is a good sign if you are a new reader. The shot is also a medium shot however I don’t like the background as it includes a bin and also cars which could cause some trouble when trying to figure out where to place the masthead, typography, coverlines and header. As there are dark colours and light colours meaning it would look unprofessional but also messy at the same time as the reader wouldn’t be able to read it that much as it would be unclear and hard to find a font colour. However the model is dressed smartly and appropriately which would give a good image of the school.

Again this model is dressed smartly and appropriately however it immediately gives the idea that the photo is about ‘The Cafe’ as that is the first piece of writing on show. This barely has anything to do with the actual school so readers may get confused to see that this is the front cover of the magazine. This is also a long shot, as we can see a lot of the background in the picture. Personally I don’t think this image is a very good image as there are people working in the background which makes it look un-professional. The picture has also been taken at an angle and you can see all the table and chairs in it. It doesn’t work at all. The picture is boring. However the models facial expression is exciting as she looks extremely happy as she had wide arms and a big grin on her face. I don’t think the typography would be very visible either as there are a lot of different colours going on in the background so therefore it may clash and be really hard to read the actual font as people may get distracted by the background or for example if it was in a shop then it wouldn’t be very eye catching as it would look ugly and messy.

The thing I like most about this picture is the shot and the camera angle itself, It looks really professional and exciting. However I don’t like how the model has placed herself. I believe it would have looked a lot better if there were more students in this picture and then they were all making eye contact with the camera as it would also be them making eye contact with the reader. The model has also placed herself that she is looking away from the camera. I don’t like this as she looks bored and completely uninterested in what is going on around her, she also has her phone in her hand which isnt very professional at all. It has connotations of boredom.  Although the background is quite simple here and the colours are quite dull and boring meaning that it would be a nice place to place all the typography on the magazine as it would be clear and easy to read. 

This is a real action shot of a typical day at ‘The Misbourne’ I like this as it shows students in their lunch period all enjoying themselves and having a good time. This would reflect on the school as being happy and friendly. Although I think this shot could have been a lot better as half of the students aren’t facing the camera. But I like how they are all looking at each other and some of them are laughing/smiling. The colours on this image are quite dark which would mean that the typography would be easily seen as you could use a bright colour to grab the reader’s attention.  I don't really like the surrounding either though and I dont think would be very good for a front cover as it is boring. Although I like how it a medium shot and I have learnt what would be good for my magazine and what not to include.