Photoshoot

Strengths:

• The scruffy overgrown location could represent the style of the band, as people that fit the indie brand, usually look scruffy. For example the long, curly out of control hair many male indie members have.
• All the models have been comfortably fitted into the photo.
• The models look relaxed representing the style of my target audience.
• Nice space in the top left corner to have a slanted title
  

Weaknesses:

• All the models are touching their own hands. Their body language as a result shows that the are not confident and comfortable with eachother.
• Also the members an either side are not looking at anything to do with the photo, making the reader think there is something more interesting that isn't on the photo.
• The models could be further up in the image, so that the image looks filled and interesting.
• The angle for the photo is flat, however, I could have taken the photo from a low angle to give the band a sense of power and masculinity
  

Strengths:

• The photo represents the style of the target audience, as it is very relaxed and the band looks as if they are just 'chilling out.'
• Can clearly see the facial expressions of the models.
• The scruffy overgrown location could represent the style of the band, as people that fit the indie brand, usually look scruffy. For example the long, curly out of control hair many male indie members have.
  

Weaknesses:

• One of the band members has almost completely been cut out of the picture.
• The band members are too low in the shot, as a result their eye lines are not a third of the way down the page, meaning it is difficult for the reader to relate to and like the models.
• It would be better if we could see more of the band members, rather that just the top half of their bodies, so the reader can see that the band is sat down.
• The facial expression of the model on the right doesn't really represent anything to do with my target audience of my band.
  

Strengths:

• Two models on the left have very relaxed but still happy expressions. This could represent the music they play.
• Plenty of room for titles and text, if I were to use this photo as my double page spread.
• Only the three smarter members of the band, also the three with long hair. This makes them look similar and together.
• Electrical works have given a natural border as somewhere a title could go.
  

Weaknesses:

• Models are too low in the picture.
• Eye lines are not a third of the way down the page so the reader cannot relate to the members of the band.
• There is a door to the far right of the picture, this would have to be cropped out of the photo, as it does not fit in with the photo.
  
  
  
  

Strengths:

• Height levels show increasing masculinity right to left.
• Models fill the page well, so there isn't much dead space.
• Models eye line a third of the way down the page, enabling the reader to relate and like the model.
• Model in the middle is looks natural and comfortable leaning in towards male member of band, representing the maturity and openness of sexuality of my young target audience.
• Pose of the female model shows her confidence and femininity.
• The colour of the bricks could be used to represent the models attitude to music. The model on the left has darker bricks behind him representing heavy music and the two models on the left have brighter bricks, which could represent happier lighter music. This could be supported by the ways the models are dressed.
  

Weaknesses:

• Model on the left has his eyes closed.
• Photo is at a slight angle. As a result the lines made by the bricks in the background slant downwards as the reader follows the page along. Also if there is text on this image, it may be difficult to read if these lines of the bricks are not parallel with the text.
• There is a door on the very far right of the photo. This doesn't match the rest of the photo and will have to be cropped out if this photo is to be used.
  

Strengths:

• Very typical location of an indie band photo.
• Poses are relaxed and uninterested, representing the style of my target audience.
• Facial expressions are uninterested and serious, hinting at the attitude of the target audience.
• Space above the models for a title or text.
• Eye levels of the taller members of the band are a third of the way down from the top of the image. This makes it easier for the reader to relate to them.
  
  

Strengths:

• Very typical location of an indie band photo.
• Poses are relaxed and uninterested, representing the style of my target audience.
• Facial expressions are uninterested and serious, hinting at the attitude of the taret audience.
• Space above the models for a title or text.
• Eye levels of the taller members of the band is a third of the way down from the top of the image. This makes it easier for the reader to relate to them.

Weaknesses:

• Model on far right has his eyes closed.
• Blank space on the right of the image, but not on the left of the image.
• Slouched model may be to low in the shot, making the shot look unbalenced

Strengths:

• Each member of the band is shown to be equally masculine. This is because the person at the front of the picture is in the foreground of the image; however, she is the lowest out of everybody in the image. As you work your way back through the picture the people go further back in the depth of the shot which lowers their masculinity. However, they also get taller and further to the left of the image, which boosts up their masculinity.
• The facial expressions are happy and represent the upbeat exciting music the band plays.
• None of the models faces are obscured.
• The models are all dressed in clothing that represents my audience.

Weaknesses:

• The facial expressions don't really represent my target audience very well as they are too happy, whereas it would be better to have them looking serious to represent the attitude of my audience.
• The angle of the shot should be more to the left, so that more of the wall is in the shot. As the location isn't very clear and it is difficult to make out what type of location it is.
• The model at the back of the image has his eyes closed.
• Eye line is not a third of the way down the page, making it difficult for the reader to relate to the models.

Strengths:

• The lighting on the female model makes her look more pale than usual. This can represent purity and innocence.
• Photo looks natural and relaxed.
  

Weaknesses:

• Model second from last is looking away and laughing at something not connected to the photo shoot.
• None of the models eye lines are a third of the way down from the top. Making it difficult for the reader to relate to the models.
• Not enough of the wall is in the photo, which is meant to be the basis of the location.
  
  

Strengths:

• The model in the foreground strong masculinity, due to his height and the fact he is in the foreground.
• Good space to have text on the left side of the page.
• Also the serious face of the front man gives the band attitude and presence.
• Location is typical representative of an indie band, in a back alley with quite a worn and derelict look.
  

Weaknesses:

• Face of the female model is obscured by the front man.
• Eye lines are not a third of the way down from the top. This makes it hard for the reader to relate to them as it does not feel as if they are on the same level.
• I should have had the entire band making a serious expression on their face to match the front man and enhance the bands attitude even more.