Second Range of Photographs

This second batch of photos seemed to be a lot more creative and professional due to our learning from the mistakes we made during the first shots, such as ineffective use of mis en scene. Once again we had taken numerous photographs, but the ones above are the shortlisted selection which reflect our best work. 

1

The setting was taken into account a lot more here, and as you can see there is a balanced combination of school architecture and nature in the backdrop of the photo. I like the way that this presents school as a pure and natural place, which could symbolise growth and expansion of a student's mind. Furthermore the formality of my outfit and expression is far more suitable for a sixth former, showing pride and respect for the rules.

2

This photo of my friend Tom is my current favourite out of all the shots we have. Firstly, the emerald coloured leaves act as an idyllic use of nature that I thought would be a suitable background on which to put the cover lines. Not only this but the glimpse of the school minibus beyond the tree depicts that the leaves are like a curtain that draw back to reveal the sixth form. This establishes a sense of mystery and anticipation since the reader won't be able to work out the clear image beyond. Tom himself is positioned sideways and I like this due to the simplicity that he could be looking at anything in the distance. The slight smile on his expression leaves his true thoughts to the reader's imagination. But there is also a sense of perspective to his pose that connects with the masthead 'Pupil's Perspective'. 

3

This is like the image above but has just been taken from a further distance and has Tom looking directly at the camera instead of side on. As much as I think this photo works because he looks strong-willed and prideful, there is too much centralisation towards the overall image. I liked the second photo more because I had Tom positioned more to one side which left space for cover lines to be placed without the threat of looking too insignificant. For me there are too many gaps in the tree and its branches, which is contradicting my former idea of using the sheet of leaves as a shield that blocks out the scenery behind. 

4

Firstly it should be noted that this was never shot with the intention of using it as a front cover, however I am debating with the idea of using it as a smaller secondary image on the page. I believe that the light blue colour and institutional theme will balance the use of nature in the main photo. It shows the logo and states 'sixth form' as well as provides a brief and concealing depiction of the inside of the buildings, giving any reader their first insight into the content of the magazine.