Elle's music magazine

Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Final Front cover image

Final front cover image

After narrowing down the photographs I had of Neave and Eden I have decided to use Eden as my main model. The photos of Eden reflect my character of ‘Juniper Grey’ more than the photos of Neave.

This is the photograph of Eden I have used for my cover:

I have decided to use this photo as I feel it plays on the princess theme I am trying to replicate from the Lana Del Rey double page spread I analysed. I used the flower to imitate the floral theme that she frequently uses in her photo shoots. The daffodil used in the shot conducts an earthy, nature theme while at the same time constructs a feminine and pretty image. The flower is aimed to signature nature and the natural things in life to portray to the audience that even though Juniper is globally famous and has her head in the clouds, she is not losing touch with the smaller things in life that are often taken for granted. Showing the sense that the music industry will not change her and she will still remain the same girl she always has been. As well as this the yellow signifies happiness and because it is a bright colour it ties in with having a bright future, the yellow daffodil was the best flower of choice for my image specifically for this reason.

Elle

Final image choice for double page spread

After narrowing down my photographs I have decided that this image of Eden is the one I am going to use as the main image for my double page spread.

I am using this photograph because I feel like it represents my article well and reflects the title. The title of the article itself combined with the picture I have chosen to use foreshadows my story. This is an advantage for the reader as it will intrigue the audience and is a story the reader will want to read because it is well-presented showing an insight at what is yet to come. If the reader feels like the story will be interesting, and the visual aid used on the double page spread itself is bold and eye catching then it is more likely to be viewed and enjoyed by the audience.

Elle

Choosing my front cover image

I hadn’t fully decided on who to use for my front cover image. I took the photos I wanted of both Neave and Eden and got the to do various poses as well as the same poses as each other, I had an idea of the kind of photo I wanted however I wasn’t sure who’s image filled the shoes of my superstar solo character Juniper Grey. I had Neave and Eden pose with a daffodil against the same background as I knew I wanted a flower themed image to depict the artists name ‘Juniper’ and her former band ‘Forget me not’. After narrowing down a lot of the photos I had taken, I picked my favourite ones of Neave and my favourite ones of Eden, I then had a decision to make between both of my models. Which one did I feel suited the image of my solo, girl power, indie pop star?

After reviewing my story of Juniper Grey I have decided to choose Eden to be my front cover model. Her image suits more the same as Juniper Grey; she has the ideal stature and her demeanour states girl power. It didn’t take me very long to make this decision after scrolling through my photos as I almost immediately knew who was the best model to fit my Artist, therefore I didn’t feel like I would need to create a survey or questionnaire on this.

These are the images I was deciding upon after choosing Eden to be the front cover model:

Elle

Double page spread photo shoot Eden

Photo shoot of Eden for double page spread

Today I took some more photos of my model Eden who is posing as singer 'Juniper Grey'. She has recently split from her band and is going solo. Here is just a few of the many photos from the shoot:

Elle

Double page spread image choice

For my double page spread I decided to feature Eden, the model I used for my front cover as it is conventional to feature a double page spread of the artist featured on the cover. On the photo shoot I took a number of photos of Eden, each trying to display a Lana Del Rey cheeky but girly feel to them as well as getting them to represent my story. After going through all of my photos i have narrowed them down to four that I feel could represent the article.

These are the four photographs I have narrowed down too.

Elle

Sunday, 1 May 2016

New double page spread article

After changing my mind on my double page spread i have decdied to use a singer Juniper Grey who has recently split up from her band and began a solo career. Here is a first draft of the article I've written.

Indie pop sensation group Forget me not have officially split. Lead singer Juniper Grey has broken from the band on a high note announcing a solo career and her first solo album. Word has been going around she has been thinking of a solo career for a while but was devastated after the split she needed a break to get back on her feet and then create her own personal sound. The 23 year old singer stated she was desperate to get back to doing what she loved and keeping up with her many fans that supported her every move throughout her journey. She tweeted ‘I LOVE my fans they are so loyal and supportive through everything I do, I don’t know what I would do without each and every one of you. Thank you’

Dwelling on the past was not an option for Juniper, she took three months away from the music industry to write music and focus on herself, this included a trip to Bora Bora, with her actor boyfriend Zack Martin, in July. The star was spotted sun bathing on a quiet beach on the beautiful island. Nothing like a bit of ‘me- time’ am I right? Upon returning from her holiday she headed straight back into the studio and recorded a number of original songs which have been released on her new album ‘independence’. The singer’s new album is riding high in the charts selling over 1million copies worldwide in a matter of weeks. Take that Lana Del Rey!

We have word the release of yet another new album will take place mid-2016. Keep checking our website to find out more details.

Elle

Double page spread mind change

I have decided to change my double page spread story from Jason Perry, into my front cover featured artist Juniper Grey. After reviewing some of the magazines I have analysed I have realised it is more conventional to have my double page spread on my front cover Musician. As well as this the photos I had taken of Jason Perry I didn’t feel fit on my page to construct the layout I wanted. As a result of this I decided to change my featured Artist and take new photos for the page.

Elle