Mock Photoshoot

Image 1 - MS (front cover) 

For this image I used a medium shot(MS) as it allows the artist to demonstrate its character and also allows them to interact with their surroundings. I would probably use this image as a front cover shot as it has that sort of look whereas images that i would use in the article and contents page will more likely be of the artist in action. The reason I like this image is because it shows off the artists personality and that is the main purpose of this kind of article, it will give the readers an incite into who the artist is, what they stand for, their interests and the use of visual aids will be key especially when it comes to the age of the people the magazine is targeted at. I tried to keep the angle neutral, although I feel that the fact this image has a low angle to it which give the impression that the model/artist has an air of confidence which is exactly the sort of thing I am hoping to achieve for my cover picture. I feel the background shows that the artist isn't in a studio taking the perfect picture but is actually out in his local area therefore is someone who will be there to represent them instead of Turing their back on their upbringing and where the are from. The fact that the background is imperfect in a way is very symbolic of the genre as artists will often go off beat to demonstrate a point therefore i think that although it may be a very subtle implication many will subconsciously associate it with Grime as well as the area in which the genre, East London and areas such as Dagenham, which are often classed as grotty grimy and dirty.