In this Kerrang! issue, a full shot is used for the main cover image. This is effective as readers can take in the costumes of artist, in which in this case the artists clothes colour goes very well with puffs and banners placed on the cover. A slight low angle is used but otherwise it is an eye-level shot, effective as it meets the readers eye and slightly has the effect of the reader 'looking up' to the artist photographed.
On this NME front cover, a close up shot from eye-level is placed on the front cover; something quite unusual for magazines. However, this allows readers to feel a personal touch with the artist due to the proximity to the camera the photo has.
On this contents page, a medium close up shot is used so the other focus of the image, the jewellery, is easily noticed aswell as the artists face. Once again, an eye-level shot is used to create a connection between the artist and readers and possibly connote the article enclosed is going to be an personal one.
This contents page features a birds eye shot with a direct gaze into the camera, a shot used that is unusual for a contents page. This allows readers to almost look down on the artist and see clearly every part of their outfit.
In this Q magazine, a medium, eye-level shot is used of Dolly Parton. However, in this shot, the focus (Parton) is looking away from the camera and off into the top right hand corner. This connotes the idea of an 'off-guard' photo, thus connoting the beauty and gracefulness of the artist.
MY MAGAZINE:
Use a Medium close up/ Medium shot and an eye-level shot for my front cover.
For my Contents, use either a long shot or medium shot. Get main focus and attitude across through main image on my contents.
On my DPS, use a landscape photo to spread across the two pages, with either an 'off-guard' medium shot or a side view medium shot that could still be off-guard.
This double page spread uses one eye -catching shot which is an extreme close-up. The artist, soulja boy, is facing to the side so keep the focal point of the artwork on his face, making this the statement image of the DPS.
On Q Magazines front cover, an long shot is used which is rarely seen on the front cover of magazines. However, this enables readers to get the feel and vibe of the band through seeing their outfits and body language. Eye-line match creates a personal level between the readers and the band.
In Kerrang!'s content page an action shot is used as the main image, still following the same conventions using a medium close up. This shows the work that the artist does and him in the midst of performing.