My final double page spread

My final contents page

My final front cover

Photoshoot

For the front cover of my magazine, I wanted my model to look quite suttle, not over the top. I used Ashleigh as my model for this and these are a few of the results:

This was the photo I was originally going to work with, however, there is a slight shadow behind Ashleigh's head so I decided to re-do the photoshoot to avoid that happening.

Possible front covers

For these images I used a reflector, lighting and a white backdrop to help highlight Ashleigh's face, and I am very pleased with the results. These are the four images that I will potentially use on my front cover. I wanted to keep it looking as natural as possible and I feel that I have done, whilst also making the photography look professional. 

Due to a few complications we could not do the photoshoot for this as we intended too on the 10th November, however we got a few shots on the 12th November, which we felt were not as high standard as we would like them to be, therefore we retook these photos on the 14th of November. I am now behind on my timeplan, however I aim to have my front cover finished by Monday 19th November. 

  

Contents Page Photos

For my contents page I aim to include a few photos as through my research I discovered that magazines of my genre tend to include photos on the contents page. 

 
These are a few of the photos I would like to feature on my contents page although I have not took them all yet. The 2 photos to the right are photos of Ed Sheeran that I took at his concert on the 29th October 2012. I would like to use them as they are relevent to some of the information on my contents page. I will be taking the photos for my double page spread, and a few more for my contents page on Friday 16th November.

Locations & Health and Safety

Permission

All of the photographs used in my magazine will be taken inside my house, or in my garden. To do this I asked my mum for permission if I could photograph my models here, in which she said that I could, and that it would be fine to take the photos on Saturday 10th November.

Risk Assessment

There are several things that I need to be aware of when taking my photos.

When taking my photos inside I will need to be careful of the radiator and the wire underneath it. If my model was to trip over this she would potentially be seriously harmed therefore I will make sure that it is well out of the way. 

Just behind the radiator there is a multiple plug socket. I will have to make careful that none of our props get caught in it, or if water was to be poured on it by accident. I must also be careful that no one gets an electric shock, as this could be potentially fatal. 

I will have to be careful with the lighting that I use as it can cause shadows against the wall, therefore I will have to use the curtains to shut out the light to avoid this happening.

Against the wall in the living room there is a door stop, which sticks out. If any of my models were going to stand there they have to be careful not to hit it, or trip over it as again that could cause accidents. Therefore I will make sure my models are aware of it and are careful of it to avoid this happening. 

In the garden by the wall there is a row of stones, some of them quite sharp which could potentially cut someone, therefore I will be careful and make sure that my models have suitable shoes on to avoid this problem. 

Models, Costumes, and Props

Models

For the front cover and for several images inside my magazine I have decided to use 2 of my friends as models for the pages in my magazine.

Lisa




I have decided to choose Ashleigh and Lisa as they fit into my target audience and are easy to get hold of, also this magazine would be something that they would possibly read, as they all listen to the genre of music I am using. For the photos I will potentially use one of them as the main model for the front cover, and perhaps the other two for the contents page. The model I use for the front cover will also be featured on my double page spread.

I would like the model on the front cover to look quite glamorous yet also formal, to do this I would like her to wear a dress, and I would also like to visually be able to see her listening to an ipod or some sort. For the photo on the contents page I would like it to be of my model looking happy, and excited after just coming home from a concert or about to go to a concert. I would also like that photo to be quite formal so that it keeps my magazine looking professional. The model I use for my front cover will also be featured on my double page spread.

Costumes and Props

Costume/Prop Item	Source	Potential Cost	Person in charge
Glow sticks	Poundshop	£1	Me
Dress	Ashleigh has one	Nothing	Ashleigh
Ipod	I have one	Nothing	Me
Earphones	I have some	Nothing	Me

 

Details of the photoshoot

The photoshoot will take place at my house on Saturday 10th November (Front Cover and Double Page Spread), and another photoshoot on Saturday 17th November (Contents Page), as this is when my models are available.