Planing: Front Cover Photo

For my image I want to have my subject shot on location. The location I have in mind is my local forest, in front of the lake there. However, this may not be possible as the lake is notoriously difficult to find and the time of year means I have a short window of opportunity to take my photo before it becomes too dark. For this reason, I am also considering using the forest as a background for this image. Both of these images would break convention of my genre, as they would be shot on location and not in the studio. I would like my model to be looking into camera, whilst playing the violin, as looking into camera follows conventions.

Upon reflection from an earlier post, I believe a more appropriate shot type would be a medium close up. This shot would follow conventions, while still giving me enough white space to play with when adding the rest of the features to my magazine.

Again, upon reflecting on an earlier post, I have come to a more appropriate decision about my subjects make up. I believe that following convention and keeping the makeup minimalist and natural would create a fantastic image. I also believe that this kind of image would appeal to my Target Audience more effectively as it signifies that they don't have to change their appearance in order to gain recognition and fame.

I have come to a decision regarding my subjects hair. I have decided that the hair should be curled, which breaks convention for my genre. I have decided this because I believe that it fits the star image I am trying to create as a teenage girl wouldn't care much for stereotypical hair styles, and would want to be herself in front of camera.

I have been thinking about my subjects costume. I believe a black dress would be most appropriate for this genre as it follows conventions, and is stereotypical of the classical music genre, however I am also going to challenge genre conventions by asking my model to wear black high heels. Again, I feel that my star image is represented very well by this challenge of convention as a teenager would want to put her own stamp on the genre.