Feature Article photograph Photoshoot

Whilst taking my Feature Article Photograph's I wanted to make sure the lighting, mis en scene and the subject fitted to my genre of music and looked realistic. Furthermore, the model is portraying different poses and is experimenting with attitudes usually displayed within the soul genre (confident, genuine, sassy etc.). The lighting was important for the feature article photograph as I did not want to portray darkness nor intimidation towards the demographic and was aiming to give off a light, pure image to then aspire the readers and see the artist as a inspirational figure. Lastly, the model's different angles (mid shot angles & eye level angles) show how he is equal with the rest of the population and does not have arrogance or a superior persona.

When carrying out the feature article photograph photo shoot, I altered the lighting just so it would give the friendly effect I was striving for. I used the lights at all angles on my subject to give off a radiant look and to give no messages of darkness. I also used a white back drop to make the images automatically lighter and to also make it easier to cut the subject out using the polygon tool on Photoshop.

I made the model in the feature article photographs wear suited attire to give off a professional vibe but to also show a very dedicated musician whilst at work. This could also mean that he is a well groomed soul artist and keeps his appearance up to standards even when he's not working on music. Lastly, I wanted the models attire to inspire and give inspiration to the readers. Overall the clothing on the model is to encourage the demographic to pursuit their own individual appearance.

I wanted to use a variety of different shots and angles to give the front cover a specific look. From collecting market research the feature article photograph is posed candid and is not coming across too posed due to the busy artist images. Secondly, the angle is a mid shot angle which gives you hints of mis en scene but isn't revealing his whole attire due to the message of mystery still remaining. 

From these shots I tried to give a more serious look to experiment with the image it would give the reader and if in any way it would have connotations of dominance. Secondly, The model sitting down also implies a restless image and how the artist has transitioning career. 

The model seems groomed and does not fail to inspire the readers. When I took these photographs I ensured to use the lighting accordingly to what I wanted the magazine to portray; in this case I strived for the feature article photograph to engage with the readers and to notify them that the magazine Vinyl is a friendly magazine which can be related with by all readers.