Music Magazine: DPS Photo shoot (Reshoot)

This photo shoot was much more of a success as the bright light allowed the model's features to be clearly highlighted. I still used the smoke, dark clothing and long dark hair yet focused on head shots instead of full body shots. I believed this was more successful. In some shots I used less smoke as I felt this sometimes added additional conflict in the last photo shoot which actually worked against the model. I felt this photo shoot was more focused and due to the ability to now use the smoke machine and lights more smoothly, added to the sleeker images. 

Music Magazine: DPS Photo Shoot

This photoshoot was the first I had conducted with a smoke machine and therefore was not as sleek and professional as I had liked. I took numerous images using the different coloured lights and smoke to create a mysterious look. However, the colour was too harsh on the model's face which was lost due to this effect along with the black sheet and clothing. The overall look of the model, with the dark clothing and long hair I liked and believed worked and would therefore use this again when I reshoot. The long shots of the model also are not intimate enough for a dps, and I think would be more beneficial if the images focused primarily on the model's face. Although I initially thought the coloured smoke would work to my advantage, on reflection I believe a brighter, whiter light would be better as the model's features would not be lost. I did particularly like the use of the microphone prop and would use this in my reshoot. 

Although not necessarily as success in terms of picture quality, this photoshoot has allowed me to decided on ways to improve my images for my next photoshoot. I will still be using the smoke machine, although I will be angling this less on her face, which I believe was too harsh. My next photoshoot will include: 

• bright white light used instead of colour 
• closer head shots 
• use of the microphone prop 
• same model with dark clothing and makeup 

Music Magazine: Contents Page Photo Shoot

I continued my concert theme, taking images whilst at another concert. This time, however, I focused primarily on the set, as my research had instructed, and the stage as I had already used a full shot of an artist on stage for my front cover. I took multiple shots and then selected the best ones which I would consider using as an image on the contents page.

I took multiple shots of the stage and various acts yet narrowed the selection down to the shots which I feel would be best suited to a contents page. I am using two small images along with one main image for the contents page as this follows my research. 

Music Magazine: Front Page Photo Shoot

After looking at my research I decided to try and take some images at a concert. I have decided that although some are unusable for obvious reasons such as lighting, distance issues and positioning, there are a couple which could be used for the music magazine when edited. 

I took a selection of photos, although due to the time space of the concert there was not as many as I would have personally liked. I have selected the best photos out of the shoot as ones that I would possibly use for my music magazine.