Blog 6 - Photos

I took a variety of digital photographs for my magazine. They involved different camera angles, distances from the subject, mis en scene, number of subjects, lighting, posture and expressions.

I selected four images for my magazine.

Camera Angles & Distance

There are three basic options, high, low and eye level. This type of shot can be used to convey dominance, vulnerability and equality respectively.


The above image was taken from a high angle not to represent dominance but rather to establish my subjects in a busy club setting. This conveyed the party spirit involving other revellers. The subjects in the foreground directly addressed the camera providing a connection with the viewer. The image is a group shot in the same age bracket as my target audience. The subjects are smiling clearly enjoying the moment. The mise en scene describes a club environment in terms of their attire, the drinks and dark surroundings.

The image below was unsuitable for my application because the subject is looking away from the camera and the lighting is poor. However I thought his dress sense matched the expectations of my target audience. I liked his open neck orange shirt with rolled up sleeves, sun glasses resting on his head.


Another factor for consideration is the distance between the camera and the subject – long shot, mid shot, head and should shot and close up. Shot further away from the camera are used to convey information about setting while close ups provide emotional details. .



In line with standard convention I used a medium shot of a single subject for my front cover. I shot the image againsta plain background for removal later using Adobe photoshop. My subject wore head phones to provide a link with dance music and DJ's

It was important to use a striking background for the front cover so I visited Brighton looking for street art:



I chose to use the first image as my background:



I liked the whacky, sureal and colourful image. My target audience often wear T shirts with similar mad cap motifs. The image is modern and creative which should draw attention. The street art is an urban phenomenon often has underground connotation which will apeal to young adults I am hoping to engage.

I considerd using an Extreme Close Up (ECU). This type of shot is often used to convey a high level of emotion. It has a quirky quality which might chime with my target audience.


I also thought of using it as part of a quiz feature as this type of image is used to disguise identity. In the end however I left it out.

As part of my selection process I took account of gender taking shots of both males and females as illustrated below. Although my target audience is predominantly male I wanted to give it a wider appeal particularly as both sexes involve the experience of clubbing.




I have taken the above shot against a plain background for photo editing later on.

I propose to include a two shot image for one of my main features on the contents page:



The subjects are straight faced perhaps even enigmatic provoking curiosity. The Ministry of Sound T shirt worn by the right subject is a power cue for dance music enthusiasts. I brick wall background providing an urban connotation.