Research and planning: Double page spread photoshoot

I wouldn't use this image because the models positioned within the frame is too disorganized. The posture isn't directly focused at the camera which means that it's defiantly not double page spread material. The model/ Rebecca in the back has a really good posture and it's also conventional to pop. The "shh" gesture has connotations to a gossip coverline.

The image here wouldn't be used because the models aren't close enough positioned within the frame. James at the front facial expression isn't conveying a pop conventional facial expression because it's too pulled. 

Here, I have tried an image which would be classed as "current." This is because the style of the image looks like they are taking a selfie. I may use this as a smaller image for the double page spread story. It creates a fun tone. The models are tightly positioned within the frame and the way that each model is positioned compliments the other. What I mean by this is that you can tell it's a selfie because of how James is upfront in the camera. Rebecca leans forwad, with a smiling expression but creates a tight frame because she's in front of Liam and Alex who are at the same level. They are also smiling.

If I have time, I'm going to change this image to my double page spread image. There are slight differences in posture and facial expressions. The importance is how it creates a different professional edge.
James- He's looking more directly at the camera and his put is more subtle and not strained.
Rebecca- Her back is more straight and she looks like she's smiling more.
Liam- Has a more broody facial expression
Alex- Has more of a sassy facial expression

If I put a selfie image as a small image on my double page spread, It will be this one or the other one. This one is more focused because the models are closer to the camera. They much happier facial expressions which creates a more genuine photograph.

I tried to create a double page spread image outside but it didn't work. I wanted to create an octupus type of formation where everyone stood in a single filled line but jumped to the side but it didn't work out.

I have chosen this image for my double page spread because it shows that they are all a tight nit band. The coverline is called the Who hotseat so I have everyone rallied around one member of the band. The facial expressions all show a different expression which is coventional smiles and pouts but also the unconventional "broody" look. I wanted them to have such a look because it shows "sassy" characteristics which creates a new band dynamic.


The following photographs show how I've had to consider where models are placed and how they are placed: