Here are some examples of my media photos that I will not be using in the production of my magazine. These images have come out slightly blurry due to lighting and movement from the models, this means they can not be used as they will look unprofessional and not to the standard required for a front cover, contents page or double page spread. I like how my models are the main focus of the picture which means they attract attention and look important, I also like what they are wearing as it represents street culture which is what is associated with rap music. They are in a variety of poses which are popular in this street culture and will relate to my target audience, this is the kind of image I wanted to portray, something relatable for the readers. Though some of the poses are unsuitable as the models did not remain serious for the entirety of the shoot. I prefer the pictures with the darker background as it makes the model, clothing and pose stand out more and make more of an impact. It also creates more of a contrast between the person and what’s going on around them.

• The photos just shown are those I have selected to use in my magazine. They are a lot clearer and more defined than the previous photos which immediately makes them better. Most of the backgrounds are relatively dark which I like, it also makes them easier to edit and cut out if need be. I took the pictures outside to give me a natural background, as they are taken in the street it is reflecting the street culture of a lot of rappers and musicians. I also took the photos when it was starting to get dark so the models stand out more when using the flash. I used the flash when taking my photos which makes them clearer and stand out more against the background. The posers are a lot more serious and again reflect the street culture I am trying to get across. The use of wearing tracksuits reflect this image as it is associated with the streets and rap music as it is seen worn by many artists in music videos and out and about. The way the models are positioned make them the main focus of the image which is good as they will be at the centre of my magazine setting the image and feel for the readers. Looking at my images I am considering using the top left and bottom middle for my front cover, this is because I like the poses and feel they will stand out and draw attention when put in a central place. The top middle and possibly the bottom left will be used on the contents page, I have come to this decision as the top middle is the smallest of the photos and therefore will not take attention away from the information and the bottom left as I think it could look good alongside the other image. I have chosen the last two for my double page spread as they are not busy enough to take away from the information but when made bigger and edited will look stylish together. Also the poses are very different which will add variety to the page which will make it look more interesting. I am considering taking more photos if need be as I may decide I need more or come to the conclusion that another pose will work better.

Here are some more of the photos I will be using in my music magazine, take from my second photo shoot. I love these two top photos of Jonah and Callum as I believe their stance of having their hand on their hat/ hood really portrays the style I’m trying to put forward. We see this pose associated with a lot of rappers which inspired me to try it. It shows the street image I’m trying to portray as it gives a sense of being hidden, by them hiding their faces. This shows the street life is unknown and a mystery to a lot of people. Another thing I like is how Jonah is wearing a gold watch, this shows wealth and power. We see this being used in many rap music magazines with artists wearing chains and watches to show their status.

I also like these two bottom photos, firstly the hood for the same reason as before, it again shows the sense of being hidden. The pattern is eye catching which attracts attention and would therefore draw people to my magazine, this means more customers. His stance is quite unapproachable which shows that intimidating nature of rappers. Though intimidating, this stance is powerful which is an essence I would like to portray in my magazine.

Here are some of the pictures from my second photo shoot that I will not be using. For the majority of my photos I used a white background to give a professional feel to the shot. For a lot of the images this technique worked well though a few came out blurry which is one of the reasons I will not be using them. For the left three images we see the lighting is quite dark, this lead the images to be blurry and dull. I like the poses in the shots as the stances are quite powerful and dominating though if the image isn’t at a high enough quality it cant be used. In the right two photos the lighting is too bright making the images too over exposed. This doesn’t give a professional feel as the images are not in enough detail and therefore would not be suitable for a magazine. Taking these photos allowed me to see where improvements needed to be make and therefore contributed to my final photos being better as I know what works and what doesn’t.