Photo Shoot Plan

Location:

Front Cover: I am going to use a studio environment, with a white background. This will look simple, as well as linking to the idea of a Popstar lifestyle. It will also mean my front cover stories will be easier to read. 

Contents Page: 
Image One - This will be a more natural shot, so it looks as though my model is going about their normal musical business. Therefore the location will be outside, as oppose to in a studio environment.
Image Two - I am hoping to use the studio here, or just a white background, to try and recreate the scene of a music video. This might just be my artist singing into a camera or microphone etc. 
Image Three - For this image I am hoping to use a natural, outdoors environment, as it will simply just be a model smiling into the camera. The story will be a 'shock' story referring to how music change this persons life, so the image needs to be real.  

Double Page Spread: For my double page spread, I want to use the natural location of a field/woodland area as a background.

Props:

Front Cover: For my cover, I want my artist to be reflected in a 'Popstar' way, therefore I am  going to use accessories such as rings, earrings etc.  This is aimed at being a connotation of the idea of fame, however I don't want this to be too overpowering, as I also want the image to reflect the beginning of her career, away from pop stardom. I will also have my model perhaps holding an acoustic guitar by her side, to reflect the idea of her roots and how she made it into the industry. 

Contents Page: 
Image One - I am hoping to use a guitar or microphone, so the artist is united with their relationship to music through this image.
Image Two - For this I am hoping to use a microphone and perhaps some headphones. 
Image Three - This shot will be natural, and so not include many props. 

Double Page Spread: I am going to use the idea of song writing here, so I will have my model holding a pen and paper, and perhaps with their guitar near by. This again is too sum up their life before the fame. 

Lighting:

Front Cover: In the studio I want to the lighting to be bright, so that the image I take it clear and detailed. I also want it to be obvious that this photo is more staged, to sum up the idea of a Popstar lifestyle. 

Contents Page: 
Image One - For this I want to use natural lighting, to capture the idea of this being a normal person doing their normal hobby.
Image Two - For this image, the lighting will be bright and focussed on the performer. However, I may incorporate an idea of the bright lighting fading into darker lighting, to capture the idea of this story being based on behind the scenes. 
Image Three - For this image I am going to use natural lighting, as it will be taken outside, and to capture the idea of this story being real. 

Double Page Spread: I am also going to use natural lighting for the images used on this page as I want this shot taken outside. 

Clothing/Make Up & Hair:

Front Cover: For this shot, I am going to experiment with my model wearing both more formal clothing and casual clothing. The formal clothing will consist of a dress, which I think sums up the idea of a Pop star well. However, I have also asked her to bring along a checkered shirt and some jeans or leggings, as a more casual side could be more appealing to all readers. With the casual dress, I may have my model wearing some jewellery, to subtly express the idea of fame. 
As for make up and hair, I want my model to have straight hair and a fairly natural complexion. However, lipstick may be used to seem bold under the bright lighting. 

This is an image I found of Rihanna, a Popstar. The clothing she is modelling here is more casual and does make her appear more down to earth and perhaps more approachable. This is a similar idea to what I want to achieve with my choice of clothing, as this sort of dress is more appealing to all readers, not just a niche. 





Contents Page: 
Image One -  I will ask them to wear a casual t-shirt/polo shirt and jeans/chinos. This is so to come across as though this image has been taken randomly, and so the story is more genuine and believable.
Image Two - For this image, I would like my artist to be wearing bright clothing, in order to look more like a costume. Floral patterns and bright vest tops would be most preferred, as the story will be promoting an up tempo video, and bright colours would associate with this well. I will give my model a lot of stage make up - bright lipstick and bold eyes, as she will be on a set. I also want her hair to be down and curled and too look professional - the person I have in mind for this shot will be more that capable of this sort of thing herself! 
Image Three - I want the person in this image to be wearing casual clothing. A polo shirt or t shirt will be best however. The make up and hair will be minimal, as this is a 'real' story. 

Double Page Spread: For this shot I am also going to have my model styling casual clothing, such as a hoodie and jeans. This is because this story is talking about the very beginning of their career, before fame, so I want them to look like a 'normal' character as oppose to one dressed up for a shoot. Hair and make up will be minimal for this image as it is trying to capture the idea of this artist being stripped down and away from the spotlight. 

Model:
THESE ARE JUST EXAMPLES - MY SHOTS WILL BE TAKEN IN PORTRAIT FOR THE COVER! 

This is one of my main models who will be featured on my front cover. I decided to use her simply because of her pretty, natural complexion, as this suits the tone of my magazine. She has a versatile style, therefore I know she will wear the outfits I decide to experiment with for the cover. 

This is my other main model; he will be featured on my double page spread. I decided to use him as he looks young, which could be inspiring to young music artists. This is the sort of thing I want to achieve with the interview. I also decided to use him through ease, as I will be able to do a photo shoot with him easily, as he is my little brother. I know he can wear the outfit I have planned and we live near by the location where I want to take the shots of him. 


(As he is under 16, I will get written consent to enable me to use his image for my project.)

As for my contents page models, I have got a rough idea of who I am going to ask. They also bare natural complexions and fit the stories I want them to feature in with their style and looks. They are also easy for me to access, with them all being close friends. 

Shot/Pose:

Front Cover: For this shot I want my artist to be laughing, or look as though they are, so this shot looks more natural. However, I am going to experiment with different angles, and have my artist both looking at the camera and perhaps downwards, to the side etc. I am also going to try editing the photo's, so that they are in colour and black and white. This is just to experiment with what looks better and fits the tone of my magazine more. I want this shot to be close up, capturing her top half only. 

Contents Page:
Image One - This shot will be up close, in order to be able to capture the facial expression of the model. I want the singer to look positive, so perhaps a direct gaze and a smile, or a smile looking away to look more natural. 
Image Two - For this image, I want my model to be looking away from the camera. It will be a longer shot, to enable me to give the impression this image is being taken from backstage. I want my model to either be looking down and singing, or looking as thought she is talking to a director to a video. I want her facial expression to express an idea of passion through singing, and an idea of concentration if talking. I want this image to look spontaneous too. 
Image Three - This image will be easy to capture, as I want it to be a headshot. I want the model to simply just being looking into the camera and smiling, as a more direct approach. With this being a serious story, I want the image to be be emotive and create an idea of sympathy. Eye contact could achieve this. 

Double Page Spread: I want to use a long shot here, with the artist not looking at the camera. I want him to look as though he is concentrating on his music, so the readers can capture a more realistic side to this shot. I want him to look happy however, so the page has a positive tone, which will make the readers more likely to want to read it.