Music Magazine Photography Planning

Professional Photo Shoot - Planning Sheet

The music magazine that I currently have in mind is one specializing in the rock/indie genres.

I think my house style should have complimentary colors, for example “blue and orange” to attract the potential audience. The color blue implies a cold, masculine connotation, hinting at my primary target audience of teen-aged/young adult males. The color orange will make the font stand out and compliment the blue background.

It should create the impression of being a moody but stylized magazine to re-enforce the indie/rock genre featured.

What to Photograph	What techniques to use	How I achieve this
A character shot of the main band member to go on the front cover.	No direct mode of address to make the band member seen mysterious/disinterested. Mid shot Low lighting to create atmosphere	Appropriate model Lighting correctly set up Costume to fit genre
A shot of all band members to feature in one the articles.	Direct mode of address to engage the audience Low angle shot to make the band members seem dominant and in control A barren field or industrial building for the background to create atmosphere and re-enforce connotations	Appropriate model/s Make sure weather/time of location is appropriate Costumes to fit genre Appropriate location
A shot of one of the band members playing a musical instrument.	No direct mode of address to show band member is fully engaged in playing. Low lighting to create atmosphere Mid shot to show band member and instrument.	Appropriate model Appropriate pose Appropriate prop Lighting set up correctly Costume to fit genre

I will need models, a location, lighting studio, props and professional camera.