Time Managaement

Here is a photo of me whilst completing work to put onto my blog. My blog is updated weekly and is kept up to date by using posts to record every task I do. As the above photo was taken, I was working on my practice images to help me think about camera angles and different shots for my final magazine.

Practice Images

I think it is extremely important that I understand exactly what photos I want to take to include on my magazine, and how I want them to look, therefore I have taken various practice images to prepare myself. A few of my class friends joined me to take different shots in order to capture images suitable for the front cover, contents and double-page spread.

Examples for a double-page spread

I have also included images of how photos shouldn't look, as it is important to get them right in order for my magazine to look professional. On various images the models eyes are closed, suggesting they weren't ready for the photo making them look very unprepared. Also the bottom left image shows how important lighting is as the full of my models face has been blocked by a shadow.

Examples for a front cover


Examples for a contents page



`I have also taken  few natural looking shots, which could be included in my magazine, mainly on my contents page. Both images could be used to advertise the magazine, including the online website due to the image of the computer.

Font Ideas

Photo-Shoot Planning

I would like my photography to have an inspiring impact upon the reader as I would like the fashion element of it to stand out and influence the audience to want to look like my model. I think photography in a fashion magazine is extremely important in order to advertise different styles which may appeal to my audience. For my magazine I have planned to photograph my friend, Hannah. I have also started to think about angles and shots I could use to make the most of of the photos. I have discussed the photo-shoot with Hannah to make sure she is happy with it and to see If she had any further questions about it although she seemed more than happy to begin with it as she is comfortable around a camera.

I haven't yet decided whether I will be including props in my photographs although I feel as if i won't really need them as my models costume should be the main focus rather than anything else.

I will make sure I choose the right colours to appear in my photographs in order for them to match with the colour scheme of my magazine. I will need quite a natural lighting when taking my photographs, although I may also take some in quite a dark room with a flash on to see which I prefer.

My shoot will take place downstairs in my house near a large window, for natural lighting. When editing my photo I will then remove the background of my photograph and choose an appropriate colour.

My model will be dressed in a summery outfit with bright, glowing makeup to fit in with the season. My model is interested in makeup and beauty therefore has no problem experimenting with how she looks for the shoot.

Marking Criteria for Research and Planning

Today, during my media class, the group participated in helping and marking each others blogs by comparing them to the criteria of what we should be including in our work. We were put into pairs so that we were marking someones work that we haven't yet seen, where we then ticked off each piece of work that our partner had completed. This task helped me a lot as it encouraged me to identify what I haven't yet included in my blog and what I need to improve on and add to get a higher mark. Below is the sheet that my partner marked in order to show me what I have and haven't yet done. She started by ticking Level 3 therefore skipped levels 1 and 2.

Photoshoot Shot List

As I will be starting my photo shoot very shortly, I think it is important that I plan what shots I will need for my magazine so that I can refer back to this post and make sure I have got all of the  images and angles that I want to be included. I will make sure I have a variety of different shots varying from extreme close ups to mid shots to make the magazine look more interesting, by including a bigger variety of image positions.

I think that an extreme close-up would look really effective on my magazine as it shows a lot of detail in the shot. Personally, I would use this type of shot to capture an eye or lips to show off the models  makeup as my magazine is related to appearance.

I also think that a close-up image would look good on my magazine as it shows slightly more of the model (hair, face, neck/shoulders) although you can still see fine details on the image. This type of shot would therefor allow me to show off my models face and hairstyle at the same time.

I have decided on definitely using a mid-shot as my front cover image on my magazine. I think it will be perfect it as you can see a lot of the models outfit, which is important for my magazine as it is specifically about fashion. A mid-shot also allows you to still be able to identify the models face and hair/makeup which will further appeal to the audience.                                          

Target Audience

Gender- Female

Age Group- 18-30

Characteristics- My audience will enjoy going shopping, buying new clothes and searching for all of the new fashion trends. They will therefore most likely be getting some sort of income in order to buy what they are looking for. They may also have a interest in social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter in order to socialize with their friends and share pictures. As my target audience is 18 and above, they will also enjoy going out for a drink and meeting up with friends for a day out.

I will gratify my target audience by including pictures, text, fashion ideas and inspiration that they will want to look at. I will make sure I include interesting sell lines on my front cover page and a striking, bold main image and masthead to immediately attract my audience and make them want to buy the issue.

In my magazine, I think the audience would most likely want to see articles including the latest trends, fashion advise, models, images etc. therefore I will include as much of these as possible to interest my reader.