Fave magazine cover

#15 Harper's Bazaar (April 1965)

This cover of Harper's Bazaar is a photograph of model Jean Shrimpton by photographer Richard Avedon. The cover of Shrimpton peering from behind a bright pink Day-Glo space helmet was designed by Art Directors Ruth Ansel and Bea Feitler. This photograph, with the Harper's Bazaar logo vibrating against it in acid green has been often reproduced as an emblem of the sixties.

MY CRITIQUE

I really like this cover because of the amount of eye contact. And also how its so simple and the makeup really represents the time in which this was taken, which is the 60's. I like the simplicity and also the weird aspect as the model is wearing a unique headpiece, which perfectly frames her face maintaining the attention on her. The lighting is perfect as the model is well illuminated and is seem in a crisp image. The cover lines are small which allows the viewer to maintain the focus on the model which I enjoy. 

Magazine essential parts

 Masthead: The name of the magazine displayed in a specific type face, is used on the contents page inside along with using it on the front cover of the magazine, and as a logo for advertising and branding purposes.

Dateline: Is the month and year of publication along with the price.

Main Image: Is a single image. The image is used in a classic way, the face is big enough to stand out on the news-stand, with the model making full eye-contact.

Model credit: When the magazine acknowledges the model on front page by saying their name in a caption, on the contents page.

Coverline: A couple lines on the front cover to capture the buyers attention to persuade them to purchase the magazine.

Main cover line: This is a very large cover line that is really the juicy detail that's really going to capture the buyer's attention.

Selling line: Short, sharp description of the title's main marketing point 

Bar code: Standard bar code used by retailers. Will often include publication date and price. 

Left Third: The left third of the magazine cover is vital for sales in shops where the magazine is not shown full-frontage. The title must stand out in a display of dozens of competitors. The start of the masthead is important here, as are short cover lines that are easy to read

For my portrait piece Im going to be using my little brother as my model. And Im going to be taking a picture outside in front of the highway.

                                    I love this picture because of the setting. Its impacting.
                       SELF PORTRAITS

I love this picture because of its simplicity and her eyes seem to see me.

I like this picture because it captures the fashion of older times.

FORMAL PORTRAIT

I Like this picture because its very deep and shows a soldier in his attire.

I like this portrait because its so effortless how her beauty is caught on camera. 

                   CASUAL PORTRAITS

I like this portrait because the woman looks put together and beautiful just sitting in a plain living room. Which adds to the essence of old time living rooms. 

I like this picture because it displays culture along with raw emotion. It is a very deep picture.

ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITS

I like this picture because it tells a story. By how a person interprets it. I also like the setting in which the child is in.

Experiment with Lighting

Another element of randomness that you can introduce to your portraits is the way that you light them. There are almost unlimited possibilities when it comes to using light in portraits.

Side-lighting can create mood, backlighting and silhouetting your subject to hide their features can be powerful.

Candids: Being Unobtrusive

You may want to make photographs of people going about their business—vendors in a market, a crowd at a sports event, the line at a theater. You don't want them to appear aware of the camera. Many times people will see you, then ignore you because they have to concentrate on what they are doing. You want the viewers of the image to feel that they are getting an unguarded, fly-on-the-wall glimpse into the scene.

A self-portrait doesn't have to be of your face

—the image of two hands holding a camera says a lot about the photographer who shot his own portrait. You can also aim the camera down your body from eye level.

                                                                       Balance 

Academics/Community Service

                                                                  "The Story" 
The photograph displays a young lady in what looks to be a hijab. It leads me to believe she may be following islamic beliefs. I believe in this day and time theres a lot of speculation of the islamic religion, due to the recent world events. People are having negative biased opinions towards people who follow this religion. In my opinion I believe this picture depicts someone who wants to be heard. Who doesn't want to be judged by what she wears and especially who just wants to be understood. This picture is more than meets the eye with all the emotion displayed on this young lady's face. 

"Action and Emotion" 

I believe that the this picture captures the interesting aspect of school labs. This picture perfectly captures the excitement of the students as this experiment takes off.