Front cover research.

The front cover of the magazine ‘Vibe’.

The photographer uses a close up shot. The angle is a bit lower than being level with the man. There is no setting or background the background is plain the image is focused upon the man and nothing else. The picture has dull black colours. There is an artificial light upon the man’s upper body. The man is posed and staring into the camera.

By using a close up the photographer sets across an idea that the man is important and someone who is usually in the public eye. He also does this by the man having a glare which makes the viewer feel dominated. The fact that he is the only image on the front cover also adds to he’s significance. By using an artificial light is sends out the idea that he is famous as the artificial light resembles the flash of cameras. He’s glare is dominating and also highlights he’s importance.

The lack of colour within the front cover by only using yellow black and white allows you to focus more on what you will find out within the magazine rather than having many colours that can distract and confuse you.