PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY ANALYSISPROFESSIONAL MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

In this slide show I will be looking at conventions, techniques and different elements of music photography. By looking at examples of music photography, this will help me develop my own photography skills to use when I produce my own music magazine. I will be looking for conventions which occur through rock/pop music.

INTRODUCTION

PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

Direct mode of address

Relaxed pose

Neutral colour scheme

Medium close-up shot

Connotes:IntimacyVulnerability

Texture/gradient background

Eyes centred in the shot to invite the audience

PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

Long shot

No direct mode of address, suggests a narrative

Relaxed, casual pose

Connotes:Friendship

Neutral colour schemeTexture/gradient background

PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

‘Cocky’ type pose Relaxed, casual pose

Red, black and whitecolour scheme runs through the page and attire

Eyes focused on the guitar, shows passion for music

Special edition magazine, masthead focuses on the band

Dark, primary unisex colour scheme

Connotes arrogance and energy

PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

Conventions of Rock/Pop music photography: Colour scheme – mainly neutral with frequent use of red and blue. Connotations – usually display the artist to have power or control. Pose – Relaxed or smiling to connote arrogance and power. Range of shot – more then always either long or medium. Props – instruments, urban scenery and microphones.

PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

Maroon 5

Kelly Clarkson

OTHER EXAMPLES

Fun.

Coldplay