Picture one: It's between a transition of a mid-shot to a long shot but would probably be classified as a long shot purely due to the fact that you can see pretty much below waistline and knee. The framing follows the rule of third, the photograph is mainly to the left, however if placing on a magazine front cover it's not normal to see this sort of photograph, usually if the main image is of a character which is leaning against the edge of a wall then they would be placed leaning against the edge of the magazine (usually the right side of the magazine) however this still is a good main image, there is a contrast between the colour of the clothing which tends to attract people due to the contrast jumping out the page at the reader. The pose of the actress in the main image is quite alluring, the red lipstick and hair in bouncy curls connotes love, attraction, affection and could possibly be a sign of dangerous which could be seen as a link to the narrative of "Vengeance" (the media production I am working on along side my group and the souvenir magazine of the production.) The lighting is low-key which links to the character and narrative of a dark and dangerous character etc. There is also no direct eye-contact to the camera, the eyes are looking to just the right of the camera (slightly off). I would leave the background as it is, due to the lighting creating a great shadow effect behind the female.
Picture two: A long shot, same clothing and make up as picture one but the pose has changed portraying a less alluring character but a more playful character due to the smile and playful twirling of the hair in the hands along with the leg slightly lifted off the ground. If used on a magazine I would probably crop it to a mid-shot and just get the reader to focus on the upper body rather than the legs and mainly focus on the eyes due to the eyes making direct eye contact with the reader. Direct eye contact can go two ways with a reader, it could put them off due to an insecure feeling of being watched but it could also attract a reader as it connotes that the character/actress/model is looking and talk directly to the reader. The background would also need to be changed possibly through photoshop editing to a plain background due to the objects shown around the model (the coat hanger, coat and cabinet) having no relation to the narrative.
Picture three: The lighting again seems to be fine, it's coming from the left of the photo with no filler light used, it creates a low-key lighting with the shadow behind the model. It's almost identical to picture one but the pose and facial expression has been changed from alluring to a balance between alluring and playfully happy.
Picture four: A high angle shot of the model is used, lighting is still low-key, clothing and make up are the same as the previous pictures. The background needs to be edited to cut out the chair, carpet and light switch. If used in a magazine front cover I would crop this to just above the dress to crop it into a close up to show the facial expression more clearly and to keep audiences to focus on the models beauty in hair and make up. The direct eye contact could attract the reader as it seems to suture the reader into the magazine, the beauty of the model along with the direct eye contact makes the image mesmerising and difficult for a reader to stare away.
Picture five: make up and hair is the same from previous pictures, low-key lighting is still visibly but the lighting seems to be more natural as if from a window on the left behind the camera (due to the left arm of the model looking more brighter than the right, it shows the direction of the lighting is from the left and partly behind the camera). The background again has no relevance to the narrative or character and could be cut out/edited. The shot is more of a mid-shot than a long-shot, this allows the reader to see the females hands on her hips and her nails are more visibly, while in previous pictures they weren't as visible and didn't jump off the page as much. The pose shows a more dominant female, the hands on the hips could connote power, disappointment, confidence and dominance and linking this to the facial expression the female seems to have a smile and this could be a more flirty hands on hips pose showing she is disappointed but she isn't going to let whatever disappoint her put her down, instead she will smile and dominate it.
Picture six: a more innocent looking picture of the model, hair is pushed over to one side but is still in big bouncy curls, make up is still applied which does connote flirtatiousness but the facial expression seems to show a more thoughtful character who seems to be reflecting on something and this gives her the innocent pose along with the help of the positioning of her hands. The fact that the model isn't looking at the camera means that the main image wouldn't jump straight out at the reader but it is unusual for a model to look away from the camera completely and due to that it does give the main image a possibility of being seen by more potential readers of the magazine because it stands out for being different. The lighting is still low-key with small shadows being produced on the right of the face, the light is therefore coming in from the left of the image.
Picture seven: similar to picture four, a high angle shot of the model is used, lighting is still low-key, clothing and make up are the same as the previous pictures. The background needs to be edited to cut out the chair, carpet and light switch. If used in a magazine front cover I would crop this to just above the dress to crop it into a close up to show the facial expression more clearly and to keep audiences to focus on the models beauty in hair and make up. The direct eye contact could attract the reader as it seems to suture the reader into the magazine, the beauty of the model along with the direct eye contact makes the image mesmerising and difficult for a reader to stare away. While picture four had the facial expression as more of a smile it seemed like she was more playful while in this one it's less playful and more alluring.
Picture eight: make up and hair is the same as previous pictures as well as the dress used, this image is a close up and the model is leaning over towards the right, this could be a photo taken while the model was on a chair, it gives a more relaxed look rather then the playful and alluring look. This type of photograph could be used as a "interview with main protagonist/actress" on a magazine, where the female isn't in character role for the photograph and is just being her everyday self.
Picture nine: The model has changed costume from the previous pictures. This is a photograph showing a playful side of the model rather than a alluring pose. The background would probably need to be edited due to the red door and door handle showing or can be cropped out instead. There is low-key lighting used as there are shadows being produced between the model and the wall. The blue dress connotes tranquility and loyalty which could connote to the narrative. The photo is a mid-shot.
Picture ten: The model smiles connoting a more playful pose. The blue dress is used connoting tranquility and loyalty which again could link to the narrative. The make up and hair contrast with the playful pose and could connote flirtatiousness.
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