Test shots

I understand with my test shots I have been very limited within camera angles and location. However at this point I was unsure even what pose I was wanting for my main cover artist and so I felt my test shots were simply an experiment to see what worked and what did not. I have also included two of every image-one in black and white and one in a slightly saturated version. This is because I feel by de-satirising a photo you can get a whole different interpretation and a pose can look completely different. What I have learnt from these shots are that firstly for my front cover it is vital eye contact is made with the audience, it is more appealing and makes you more likely to buy the magazine. Secondly, I have featured the models arms/hands in many of the photos. I feel by doing this it gives the model a more relaxed and natural shot rather than a stiff forced pose. A relaxed shot is something I want for my double page spread, however for my front cover I think a pose is necessary.

Desicions I have made:
-The front cover will be a black and white posed for mid shot. Eye contact will be made. Photo location will be in a studio or if within a location, will be cut around and placed onto a plain background.
-The double page spread will be a long shot, less posed for and eye contact does not have to be made. Photo location is vital for this page, it will be running over the two pages and needs to be interesting rather than a studio.