PRELIM TASK: Shot List - Cover Page

In this shot list, I have sketched out six possible photograph ideas for the front cover of my college magazine and annotated the shot type as well as the reasons behind each pose. I have chosen to take all of the photos in the media recording studio in front of a white background to keep it simple, classic and a clean base for all of my text.


1. (Extreme) Close-up to focus on the details of the face and expression. Model looking down to show relaxation and peace; represents the traditional relaxed facial expressions in renaissance paintings. 
Too close - no space for text.

2. Medium close-up to represent the portrait shot type of renaissance portraits and dramatically contrast the mis-en-scene of the white background with the feature color, red, of her lipstick.

*3. Medium close-up, angle of gaze at viewer. Hair up to see more of face, hands and shoulders. Artistic pose inspired by Jennifer Hudson's photography - hand and arm poses.
                     
4. (Extreme) Close-up, model angle of gaze at readers' to pull reader in. Red lipstick stands out because of such as close shot type.
Too close - no space for text.

5. Long shot to surround entire model in white for a huge contrast of white and red trousers(?) OR huge contrast of model covered in body paint and white background, representing the one creative mind.
Too far / would have to cover entire model in paint?

6. Medium long shot (feet cut off), model sitting; legs crossed. Model covered in body paint? Known artistic pose for portrait-painting and modelling.
Too far / would have to cover entire model in paint?



My preferred photograph idea in my shot list is number 3 which has been inspired by Jennifer Hudson's fine art photography.

 

Hudson directs her models in traditional art poses, focusing mostly on arm & hand movements in a variety of different shot types, as seen in these images, as well as dressing them in delicate fabrics to give an antique, vintage vibe that I really like. Although my magazine is very modern, I still would like to incorporate an old-fashioned pose to connect the subject of the magazine with the photograph.