Posture/Gesture- Both photographs are similar in posture and gesture, the models/artists have their arms at their side which is quite a passive look that makes them seem relaxed. They are both stood up straight and are centre on the picture showing them to be confident women who aren't afraid of anything which relates to my artist's story.
Angle-The angle is eye level/straight on so it looks like the artist is looking right at the reader this will help to sell the magazine as the artist comes across as confident as they aren't hiding or shying away from the camera. The reader can then associate with the artist.
Shot Type- The shot for both images is a medium close up, I think this is a good shot to use as it allows the reader to see what type of clothes the artist wears which instantly gives them an impression of what genre and type of artist they are. This shot also enables the reader to get a look at the artists facial expression and their makeup which can instantly convey a message to the reader.
Lighting- The Photo's both have good lighting however the lighting on my artist makes her skin look warmer which contrasts with the lighting on the other as it helps to pale the artist out further. The lighting is quite bright which helps the artist stand out from the background as it helps focus on their hair, makeup and costume therefore the reader concentrates on the artist instead of the background.
Costume- The costumes are very different in each photo, I wanted to dress my artist to wear a simple dress as I wanted the reader to focus more on her face, her costume makes her look quite innocent as it isn't baring much flesh and looks slightly childlike however I kept her in grey so the dark colour still portrays the genre. Taylor Momsden's costume (on the right) is used to get sex appeal from the reader, she is in back which could be seen as a seductive colour and it openly shows the artists bra which is quite revealing and provocative. I haven't given my artist any jewellery to wear because I wanted her to look innocent whereas Taylor is wearing a black choker and a long silver necklace as this helps to show the genre of her music.
Expression- Both artists look directly at the camera however Taylor (right) has her lips slightly parted which makes her seem a bit dazed and she is very sultry whereas my artist (left) has her lips closed with hardly any expression which makes her seem serious but the direct eye contact with the camera also makes her seem lightly confrontational.
Hair- Although rock artists usually have their hair in a messy style like they have just woke up and gone out without brushing their hair, the rock artist above and my model both have a certain neat styled look. Both have a middle parting with their hair coming down in a wavy natural style, which creates an innocent and feminine appearance for the artists.
Makeup- The makeup for my artist is slightly similar to the picture on the right as both have dark black makeup for their eyes which make them seem piercing and slightly scary and helps them to stand out. The reader will focus in on this detail and this will provide false eye contact between artist and reader.The lips are inspired by this artist as they are a deep red which is a colour associated with danger, power and passion which makes the artist seem more confident.
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