I looked at a series of websites to nd appropriate professional
photography that I could use in my magazine. This is because: I
need to have lots of options for what to
use in the magazine.
I like this one because it is a close up of the artist and shows
the model staring
It could be used for an album cover as the image completely focuses
on the artist and would make it clear that the album is his.
It would in!uence the design of the page by completely dominating
the page.
It might have been created by the artist for use on the album cover
due to the image"s bold iconic
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I like this one because of the facial e&pression displayed by
the model it connotes everything the genre of rock and roll
represents ' and therefore appeals to fans of this particular
genre.
It could be used for a double page spread as the white space
surrounding the artist could hold a body of te&t.
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I like this one because of the way in which the lighting does not
completely reveal the models face ' creating a sense of
mystery.
It could be used for a magazine article as the image says a lot
about the characters personality.
It would in!uence the design of the page by creating a dark and
eerie feel.
It might have been created by a magazine to accompany an article
concerning the artist seen in the
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I like this one because of the way the lighting creates a warm yet
dramatic feel about the photo.
It could be used for anything from an album cover to a magazine
double page spread.
It would in!uence the design of the page by setting a tone which
suggests the model is belonging to the indie rock scene through
clothing and inclusion of a guitar.
It might have been created by a
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It could be used for anything from an album cover to a poster for
the band or artist. The image is taken in a fashion that allows the
picture to hold an iconic status straight away making the shot
perfect for a media outlet trying to re!ect the artist"s
style.
It would in!uence the design of the page through the positioning of
the model within the picture. The artist is positioned to the left
leaving a large amount of space on the right for a body of te&t
of graphical feature.
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It could be used for an album cover ' with the lively paint splats
possibly connoting messages the artist wishes to e&press
through the album.
It would in!uence the design of the page through its over the top
and colourful nature.
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It could be used for an album cover as the image is linked
instantly with rock due to black colours angry e&pression and
the use of an electric guitar.
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It could be used for an album cover as the image shows the artist
in a very iconic manner as well as giving an instant indication to
his style of music *violin+
It would in!uence the design of the page through the sense that the
image is aiming toward the right hand side.
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