Test Shots

This image would be best suited to a double page spread as Taku's facial expression shows her emotion very clearly - she is very happy and smiley. As this image is a mid shot, it allows us to see her body language which is very relaxed due to her hands in her pockets. I think this image would appeal to my target audience of 16-24 year olds as it is not gender specific and push away any potential readers. Also, the use of the mid shot is effective as it shows the image in more detail as it is closer up than a long shot, however it still shows enough of the person to feel as if they were looking at the persons whole body. This is an approximation of how you would see a person in the flesh if you were having a proper conversation as you wouldn't be paying attention to the lower part of their body, so that part of the picture is unnecessary. I also chose a mid shot as it allows room for gestures as shown in my image of Taku's hand in her pocket. 

I think this image would be best suited to a front cover as the subject is looking directly at the camera. The direct contact draws in the audience to want to purchase the magazine as well as clearly identify who the subject is, their pose, body language and facial expression.  The use of the mid shot is effective as it shows the image in more detail as it is closer up than a long shot, however it still shows enough of the person to feel as if they were looking at the persons whole body. This is an approximation of how you would see a person in the flesh if you were having a proper conversation as you wouldn't be paying attention to the lower part of their body, so that part of the picture is unnecessary. I also chose a mid shot as it allows room for gestures as shown in my image of Anos hand's being in front of him.