My magazine  genre is rock music. I want it to include a few genes of rock but I will probably have a rock/ metal band for my front cover.

Acting/ Facial expressions 

The first thing I want to focus on is the way the model/s look on the cover. Is there body language and facial expressions attracting customers. I will also want to focus on where the model/s are looking on the cover are their eyes  looking at the text on the page or looking directly towards someone reading it.

Costume/props/makeup and hair

Secondly I want to focus on what the model/s are wearing. I want the genre to be clear from what the model/s are wearing  and I would also like it to portray a message. Props will go with costume and I will have to find props that fit the genre and show the same message as the costume. Make up and hair also fits in with this as it is very important for the overall look of the model/s , again I want the makeup and hair to portray a message of rock music, this could be punk, metal or more classic rock.

Lighting and location

Next I will focus on lighting and location. I want the model/s to be clear so I will have to use a well lit location. The location will probably a plain background so I can take away the background just leaving the model/s , this will allow me to create any rock themed background I want using photoshop and indesign.

Use of camera

Finally I will think about how I will take the photographs. For example will I add a slight angle to the photo or use a close up or long long shot for the cover image. Another thing I want to focus on is layout, my idea is to have the main cover image directly in the middle of the image  with the masthead above the main image  with  other bits of text to the side and below.