Front Cover Update

Blog 41:
Today I came into school and made a major change on my music magazine. 
The first thing I changed was the picture on the front cover. 

This was the original photo, that had been photo shopped. I decided, with the help from the target audience feedback, that this was the main thing that needed to change as it made my front cover look empty. Although the outfit and hairstyle complements the genre, the white background ended up dominating the page. The hair was also an issue to Photoshop as it was messy to edit and cut out. 


Instead of this photo from the studio, I have decided to change it to a photo taken on location from photo-shoot 1. I think this was a good choice as it connects with my Contents photo and my DPS. 
This is the image I have chosen to use: 

This photo fits with my indie genre as her outfit and hair is edgy and tribal. She is outside which fits with the festival theme and also the stereotype that indie kids like the outdoors and nature. The shot is good as it is a mid shot and therefore fits with the conventions of a front cover and matches my style model, NME. Her eyes are directed into the camera, therefore engaging with the reader. She is hiding behind a tree so it suggests she is hiding a secret and that you will find out inside the magazine what the secret is. 

I am happy with this decision as I think it will make my front cover look better and more professional.