Main Image Initial Ideas

After placing a main image into my flatplan drawings, I have been noting down some initial ideas as to what I would like my main focus image to include/look like.According to the brief, I need to include a medium close-up shot of a student to be the focus image of my magazine front cover. Based on this, I have been able to plan a few possible photograph ideas.

• 1.       Mid close-up of a student working in a college classroom or lab
• 2.       Student walking in one area of the college e.g. the walkway past the South building
• 3.       Student stood on stairs – upwards angle camera shot to place emphasis on the student
• 4.       Student in a quiet, relaxed environment e.g. in the LRC Library or on a computer
• 5.       Student giving a presentation to a college class
• 6.       Student interacting with a lecturer/another student
• 7.       Student studying outside of college
• 8.       Student outside of college, reading from a folder – looking happy in their choice of going into college education
• 9.       Student in cafe with friends – having lunch, or a conversation etc

I will decide on a final set up for an image at a later stage in my magazine planning. I have tried to make each scenario planned to photograph relatable to my target audience of college students, and in particular, first year students. I would like to link the image to my magazine title and the coverlines also, as most successful magazines use this technique, which I noticed from my prior research. The image I choose to take needs to attract students to the magazine and also fit my criteria.