REFLECTION:

• These are the contact sheets from my first photoshoot, this photoshoot was glitter/sequin/gem themed and I used the LED lights to make the makeup (star rhinestones and glitter lip gloss and eye shadow) I did pop and stand out, this was the Mise En Scene I aimed to create and I think I was successful in doing so.
• The lighting was mostly LED lights to match the rave, party culture of my EDM music genre and I made sure to use different colours to make the clothes stand out in different lights- I found the most effective lighting was the purple.
• I strived to direct my model to radiant fun and welcoming body language, I did this by using midshots. However I also used some low angle photo shots to present an arrogant, famous persona to experiment but I don’t think this fits the EDM music genre as well.
• My model’s star image was made clear by her casual yet festival feel costume, her accessories like a chain, diamond sunglasses and bracelets add to her star image. The star image my model and I created is fitting to other EDM stars in the industry.
• My brand is clearly fun and eccentric so my target audience will be satisfied with this fitting into the EDM category.
• This first photoshoot went very well, my photos match up perfectly to the aesthetic I displayed on my star image moodboards and plans. I achieved the look I wanted to and am happy with the outcome. Using a DSLR camera worked well and I used the correct shutter speed, exposure, aperture and ISO to get a clear photo.

CONTACT SHEETS:

POSSIBLE MAGAZINE COVER PHOTOS FROM THE SHOOT:

I think these photos are perfect for a magazine cover because they are midshots yet still encapsulate the full EDM design conventions. The images are perfectly clear and the headphones, sunglasses and jewellery are all in clear view; meaning the star image persona I created on my model is in full effect.