ImagesResearch and comparison of images used in an

indie music magazine

Front Cover- NME Magazine

Front Cover- My Magazine

Comparisons:* Female artist as the cover model* Cover model is looking directly at the reader to engage eye contact- helps to persuade you to buy it* Similar clothing- the white shirt/blouse* Both cover models have their hair down* They both have a plain, neutral, stern look on their faces, which is very natural

Contents Page- NME Magazine

Contents Page- My Magazine

Comparisons:* Both are playing a guitar and singing into a microphone on stage* The background is dark and black, the lights shine directly on the artist on stage* The angle of that the image was taken from, camera low, looking up at the artist* They both show/portray passion and a real happiness for what they’re doing

Contents Page- Inspiration Image

Contents Page- My Magazine

Comparisons:* Both images appear in landscape orientation, which means that the guitar is in full view* Females playing guitar* They are both actually playing the guitar and not just posing with it, this shows they can really play instruments and are not just there to model* Difference: the image of singer, Colbie, was taken in America in the sun, and the image of Megan had to represent somewhere in Portsmouth (where the image was taken- in an open hot wall)

Double Page Spread- NME Magazine

Double Page Spread- My Magazine

Comparisons:* Shows a full torso shot of the artists* Actually has something interesting in the background rather than the usual plain colour background, to appeal to the reader- to give the image context* Looking out at the reader to convey emotions

Why research into images?

I have chosen to complete some research into images either already being used in magazines or images that I have got inspiration from. By doing this it helped me to produce my own images, by getting ideas it meant I could try to recreate the image so that it would fit with the genre of music. Comparing the images of the real, professional photos to my photos it meant that I had made them look authentic enough to be compared the same.