Final Shot

This is the first shot I had chosen as my front cover image. I had selected this one because it

is a clear image where the model is smiling. Initially I thought that it’s a suitable image

however, I changed my mind after doing further research into the main images of real media

texts (pop magazines). They were mostly mid-shots and close-ups rather than a long shot like my image. This is because they focus more on the facial expression and hand gestures rather

than the outfit. Another reason I had decided to change the image is because I wanted a

different lip colour which was not possible with this image which when zoomed in was not clear.

I decided to use this shot as I felt that the clothing was more appropriate for a pop

magazine. Also, the makeup was more visible as it was a closer shot than the first one. I

experimented with this image for a while but eventually I decided not to use it at all. This is because I wasn’t happy with the quality of the

image as it wasn’t done in the studio. The expression of the model in this particular image

was not enthusiastic enough for a pop magazine. In my research of real media texts I have seen that in pop magazines, the model is usually very happy and smiley and you often find that the pose consists of hand gestures.

The image I have chosen as my final shot:

I have chosen this image as my final shot because I feel that it is very well suited to a pop magazine. The pose relates well to pop as

it is fun and enthusiastic and engages the audience well as the artist is blowing a kiss towards them. The outfit is not very bright

however, I can use this to my advantage as I can choose which colours to make my magazine and it wont take the focus away from the facial expressions and hand gestures which is more important

in a pop magazine. I am also experimenting with changing the colours of the lips and nails as it adds a noticeable but subtle

change to the look of the image as a whole. This image is clearer and closer than the first studio image I chose and so it’s possible

for me to change the colour of the lips and nails. This pose reflects the personality of the artists and shares her fun nature with the

audience before they have even opened the magazine. The angle of gaze is facing directly towards the camera which will people

want to pick it up. I have taken the image on a plain background but I might change it to a colour. I am very happy using this image.