Photoshoot pictures [Click to see more pictures]

This is a midshot which will make the audience focus on the model and understand their significance within their music career. The lighting and the colour contrast is very effective and good because the prop around the models head blends with the colours in the nature and the sun is behind the model which shows their significance and rise in career. 

Midshot 2- 

This is a landscape midshot which presents the balloons, flower crown, lights and the nature. This could be useful for my contents page. This reflects to my music genre a lot because of the pastel colours and the picture portrays freedom and being unique. The colours of the ballons are similar to the flower crown. 

 This could be my front cover page picture because there is enough space for the master head and the cover lines around the model. The colours in this picture is very blendable with what the model is wearing.

This was my second location in Hoxton. This was taken in front of a vintage shop which is suitable for my music genre because the colours and the texture of the shop depresses the past and a retro style in which is similar to my genre. This was a long shot in portrait which could be on my cover page too because there is enough space for the master head and cover lines and it looks dominant which will attract the audiences attention.

This could be on my contents page. 

Preparation for the photoshoot & location

I started to produce the props I was going to use for the photoshoot. The props made my photographs more interesting and created a better atmosphere which reflected to my music genre, indie pop. I collected few materials and produced an oversized flower crown which was inspired by a indie pop singer, Lana Del Rey. 

I prepared my camera, Canon EOS 600D for the photoshoot. I was aware of the safety risk and requirements, therefore I used the strap which was provided with the camera to prevent my camera from any damage. I also charged the battery over night to make sure that I had enough battery throughout the photoshoot day. 

I decided to use 2 lenses for my photographs. 1st lens: regular zoom MACRO 0.25m/0.8ft. This lens was very useful for mid shot because it perfectly focused on the object or area I wanted to take the shot of and it zoomed properly which presented the shot clearly. 

2nd lens:  EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III. This lens had an amazing quality which adjusted the lighting and the focus very effectively. This was an extremely zooming lens, therefore it was useful for establishing and portraits. 

I prepared the makeup for the model so that in the pictures she will have a HD and flawless look that enables and brings back the retro look. I chose neutral and browny shades to compliment the nature and  to create a natural look. 

Location: 

1) My first location was in Haggerston Park, however, I did not tend to use the most greenest areas in the park because i wanted to explore and test out more pastel colours or colours that looked more blend able. I found a forest-like place in which I used to take pictures that mostly focused on the model.               

2) This was my second location. 'The Goodhood Store' in Hoxton. I chose this location because the colours of the shop really reminded and gave a hint of a vintage and retro look. Also, it was in a narrow street therefore the lighting was very effective in terms of embracing the darker and bright colours. 

Planning the location. models and health/safety risks.

PLANNING

Location: Springfield Park

Model(s): Selcan 

Who's going to take the picture: Yagmur Ozsoy 

Health and Safety: 

- If the grass is damp and slippery so we may fall which can cause an injury. 

- Since its we will be in a green environment, there might be rocks or bushes which we could trip over and hurt ourselves.

Props: Huge flower accessory around my head, few pastel coloured balloons around my wrist. 

The shot ideas: the model sitting in the middle of the flowers whilst the balloons are flowing upwards and the camera focusing on the model's face, the background a little blurry to emphasise on her. 2) The model agains the old building, the shot will be taken from the side.

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Location: River Thames 
Model(s): Selcan 
Who's going to take the picture: Yagmur Ozsoy 
Health and Safety: 
- It might be cold therefore we should bring an extra warm clothing to keep us warm and it will prevent us from getting a cold.
- we might drop our props into the river therefore we have to be careful and sensible.
Same props.
Shot ideas: the model will hold up the balloons and the camera will be adjusted to meet the same height as the London Bridge, the model will tip-toe/ lift one of her leg to give an impression of her flying up with the balloons. 

Another location: 
- Hackney Columbia Street (perfect houses, cute places)
- Near Hoxton Station (coloured doors)

SKETCHES

These are my plans on how my upcoming photoshoot. I have stated the colours i would like to use in each shot and i have also thought about where the shots can be used e.g. cover picture and contents page. 

(Cont…) These are my other ideas that is gathered from different locations and different types of layouts e.g. long landscape which can be suitable to use as a header or border. i have used range of colour schemes in these ideas because i wanted to embrace the pastel and vibrant colours as well as blurring the desaturated colours in the background. 

Practising and sketching colours on my master head {HARMONY}

I experimented pastel colours on my master head because I want my magazine cover to create a smooth, classic and modern atmosphere.

1- I chose the colours I wanted to use on my master head, I used pastel colours and few darker colours in the same shade of my pastel colours to make the letters appear larger and bolder.

2- from the colours I have chosen, I applied it on to my master head to see how it would look once it's completed. Overall, I decided that these colours may appear too colourful, therefore using pastel colours on Photoshop will make it look more professional and unique.

3- I created few shades and shadows to experiment the lighter shades that could be used on my title. 

Examples of good magazine covers/photographs and contents page

Music Magazine Title Questionnaire

I interviewed some of my target audience to help me choose the best title for my music magazine. They have also suggested me with some improvements which will help my magazine to be more successful and popular.