First Range of Photographs

From our first photo shoot these are the four images that I think would appear suitable for my magazine cover. We experimented with a range of angles whilst keeping the mid-shot throughout. The setting is our school. 

1

I like number '1' the least due to its mis en scene. The bin and clutter of multiple buildings may appear too overwhelming on the front of a magazine cover, distracting the reader from the cover lines. Despite this I like the angle of my head as well as the combination of natural light and shadow, symbolising that I am looking into brighter directions. 

2

The poignancy of looking upwards is that it represents ambition, the idea that I am striving towards higher goals. I like the concept and symbolism of the angle, but in my opinion my facial expression is too indistinguishable and the background is too artificial. Despite this I feel that on Photoshop I could manipulate the image to look like a plausible cover photo.

3

Much like the second photo, this uses angle to emphasise meaning. The low angle shot can symbolise that I am in a state of success and that by reading the magazine the reader is striving towards the same achievements. I also like the use of nature in the background, but for me the size of the frame makes me look too insignificant amid the mis en scene, and therefore juxtaposes the symbolism that I am the main focus. 

4

Out of them all, this is my preference. I like the concept of friendship that is evoked through our facial expressions, as well as the implication that we are comfortable talking to each other, which would make the audience at ease. Additionally I like the lack of definition and focus in the actual photography since it would make the cover lines easier to read because the image wouldn't be too distracting to the reader.