Photography Research Task

Front Covers

I personally find that the main image on this Vibe front cover is very effective in the way that it catches the audiences attention. The model (Eminem) is stood with his arms folded which could connote that his article is something he isn't completely comfortable speaking about or something personal. He is giving direct address while his facial expression looks very serious, or almost angry - this tells the audience that the article is not something that anyone should find comical in any way. He has a vest on which allows him to show off his tattoos, as a man with tattoos is conventionally portrayed as a 'tough guy' it tells the audience that the article is about something that he has possibly had to overcome. Also his facial expression, the way he is stood and the tattoos help to emphasise his power within this industry.







Again, I find this front cover image very effective in the way that the model (Amy Winehouse) is giving direct mode of address and so instantly making a connection between the magazine and the audience. Her make-up is dark and her eye-liner has large wings which is iconographic of Winehouse, and so this image allows the audience to recognise her instantly as it is familiar to them.
Her clothes can only be seen in the corner of the screen, this makes her look very provocative but also shows that in this article she may be very vulnerable. Her expression makes her look quite sad or delicate which also allows the audience to sympathise with her before actually reading the article.

I like this image as it appeals to both males and females. This is because Lady Gaga is a powerful woman within the music industry which appeals to her female fans, however the way she is dressed (or rather, undressed) appeals to the male gender. The spikes on her pants and her long gloves show that she is not afraid to be 'edgy' and emphasises the type of person that she is. Her white hair is wild and contrasts with her clothes which also makes her stand out. She is giving direct address which promotes her confidence and tells the audience that her article is likely to be focussed on her confidence and her power.










Contents Pages



I like the images on this contents page because it is not posed. This is because NME know that their audience are the type of people that go to gigs and so these type of images may interest them more. I also like that they have shown another edition of their magazine in the subscribe section, this is so that they can show their audience what kind of magazine they are and also what the people who subscribe will be receiving.

The image on this contents page is very effective as the model is looking directly into the camera which instantly creates a connection between both the magazine and the reader. Although she is also reaching out her arm which connotes her reaching out to the audience, while also holding up a guitar which emphasises the genre of this magazine as music (most likely pop as the model is a pop artist).

The clothes that the model is wearing are very common which could tell the audience that she is a 'normal' woman rather than a celebrity diva. Her hair is also down and has not been styled in a specific way which tells the audience that she is not the type of artist to emphasise their fame themselves. This gives the audience the impression that she is down to earth.





The images on this contents page are posed but show the artists in what seems to be quite a 'natural habitat' for them - which could instantly make the readers feel a lot more comfortable around familiar areas.

We know instantly that the main image on this page is Adele as her image is larger than the rest and also takes up a small amount of space of another image which suggests that her article has been prioritised.

Also, the images are within the colour scheme as the main colours are red and white both on the page and in the photos - which helps the magazine to create it's house style.