Photo shoot Preparation

Before I took the images for my magazine, I had to prepare how I wanted the images to look like and have my model ready. I took images of the makeup the model was going to be wearing on the shoot and applied it to her before the images were took. The model brought her own clothes, but I did give her a list of what sort of clothing I wanted in order for it to fit with the theme of my magazine. She knew that my magazine was going to be an autumn edition which featured articles such as party wear clothing and what to wear for the weather.

Photo shoot Planning

As my magazine is a regional fashion magazine, I want my photographs to reflect this and make sure that the images help to appeal to my target audience. After looking at various fashion magazines such as Elle and Vogue, I found that most models on the front covers are presented as being powerful and dominant. I want my readers to be able to feel like they can relate to the model on the front cover and hopefully I can do this by using images that portray her as being like someone who they can look up to. I have concentrated on looking at a range of different makeup techniques, clothing and props etc in order for me to get the best idea of what my audience want when reading a magazine.

The clothes on my model will be from high street shops such as Topshop, Zara etc due to the fact I am creating a regional magazine. This will also appeal to the target audience as these are relatively cheap shops and represent the genre of my magazine.

Time Management

This is my how my magazine currently looks. I have only started working on the layout of my front cover and contents page as I am yet to write up the article for my DPS. I haven't got the photos yet as I am seeing my model on the 15th November,  so I have started creating how it will look. I have added the masthead and added the main sell lines onto my front cover whereas for my contents i have included all the features inside of the magazine. I am very happy with how my magazine looks at the moment and I can't wait to see what it will look like with my pictures.

Potential Problems

Some of the problems that I may face when it comes to the making of my magazine is that when I take my images, the weather may be bad. Now although my images are being taken indoors, I would like to use natural lighting which comes through the window to make the images look as best as possible. If the weather isn't too good on day of the images being took, I will reduce this problem by simply using the flash on the camera and adjusting the lights in the room.

Confirmation from my model

This is a confirmation message from my model saying that she is available to still come and take the images for my magazine. It is important that we keep in touch with each other so we know that the times are suitable for both of us. I want everything to go to plan when taking my images so this is important to know. I also sent her this list which is what I needed her to bring for the photo shoot clothing wise.

Photo shoot| Makeup & Hair Ideas

Makeup Ideas

As part of my research and planning, I have been looking at different celebrities makeup to get inspiration for what sort of look I want to recreate on my own model. As I am planning on doing a Autumn edition of my magazine, it was important that I done some research into what sort of makeup looks are being worn at the moment. Dark red and berry toned lipsticks are very popular colours to be worn during autumn, it is the perfect way to vamp up any look you are wearing. The pictures above are of some of my favourite makeup looks I have seen and in relation to my own product, these looks are exactly how I want my models to look. Choosing the right makeup for the front cover of my magazine is very important in order for the audience to be able to understand that it is an Autumn edition and it fits in with the theme of the product. 

List of products I would like to use on my model:

• Full coverage foundation- It is important that there is no SPF so it doesn't cause flashback on the photos and doesn't cast a white shade on the models face.
• Strong dark brows- Helps to define the face.
• False eyelashes- Perfect way to finish off a look and add extra thickness and volume to the models own lashes.
• Bronzer- Add colour back in to the face.
• Dark vampy lipstick.

Hair Ideas

As well as looking at makeup ideas, I researched different hairstyles that I have seen on some of my favourite celebrities. As you can see wavy and big curly hair is some of the styles I have picked out and this is how I would like my models hair to be styled.