PHOTO SHOOT PLAN

MAIN TASK: MY MAGAZINE PROPOSAL Why?

Working title:	BLXCK	Hip hop a genre, which originated from the afro Caribbean culture is a predominantly black genre which is why I chose the name. The “x” instead of the “a” is just a symbolisation of the genres known habit of being quite rebellious.
Genre:	Hip hop	Hip hop is a genre I know like the back of my hand. I’ve listened to it all my life and have enjoyed every part of it. It is also a very interesting genre to do a magazine on.
Target Audience:	C2-e, ages 16+	More people in this group would relate to the magazine.
Price:	£5.29	Due to my research I’ve noticed that many if not most Hip Hop magazines cost more than other genres.
Convergence:	Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat	These are the most commonly used social media sites at the moment.
Feedback from primary research will act upon	Most people would like a mainstream/upcoming artist as the front cover.	I agree with these results and believe it’s the smartest method of gaining customers.

REPRESENTATION: Why?

Choice of model on front cover:

Hugh

Jordan

I have chosen these boys due to their resemblance of what I believe to be a mainstream looking rapper.

PHOTO-SHOOT FRONT COVER: Why?

Location:	In studio	I’d prefer to digitally modify the images so a studio would make this process easier.
Props:	Glasses	Glasses just give the model a bit of character and can be used as a trademark of some sort.
Costume:	Hugh: North face jacket (digitally modified) Jordan: Zara jacket (digitally modified)	The brands I’ve chosen are very common amongst rappers due to their high prices and appealing look.
Shots: Different angles?	Two shot-front cover	My story is about a rap group of two and this shot will help me capture this.
Gestures/Body language: Different poses?	Front cover- Arms together looking at the camera with serious facial expression.	Most hip hop magazines have images of very serious rappers, so I feel that this pose would be best.

PHOTO-SHOOT CONTENTS PAGE: Why?

How many different set-ups? Delete as appropriate. Vary costume, props etc.

Location:	Around an estate.	It is very “street” and gritty as well as being professional looking.
Models:	Derrick	He is a quite big male so he can mimic a young adult easier, which is the age group of most relevant rappers.
Props:	Grillz, ring, watch	These all tie in with hip hops iconography.
Costume:	Red bandana jacket, jeans	Bandana jacket ties in with the gang culture which is a huge part of the hip hop culture.
Shots:	Mid shot/close up	To capture all the jewellery yet still show off the clothing this would be the best shot In my opinion.
Gestures/Body language:	Content page- Cheesy smile to show off grillz finger gun to show off ring and watch	Most rappers will gold teeth do this pose.

Location:	Car park	Open space nice scenery
Models:	Dennis Xavier	Dennis being white/Asian and Xavier being afro Caribbean shows diversity in the genre.
Props:	Ring	Ties in with hip hop Iconography.
Costume:	Dennis: Camo jacket/bottoms and cap Xavier: Camo jacket t shirt jeans and side bag	Camo ties in with war iconography which links to violence which hip hop has been very well known for.
Shots:	2 shot	Capture both models due to it being double page content page
Gestures/Body language:	Relaxed yet flashy	Most rappers when taking pictures look like this.

PHOTO-SHOOT DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD: Why?

How many different set-ups? Delete as appropriate. Vary costume, props etc.

Location:	In studio/ Photoshop	I’d prefer to make the majority of my DPS on Photoshop.
Models:	Hugh Jordan	They are the main rappers for the magazines current issue.
Props:	Microphone	Microphone ties in with the hip hop iconography.
Costume:	Black jackets Glasses	Very plan look just for simplicity and seriousness.
Shots:	Side view close up Mid shot Close up	My idea for the DPS consists of various shots combined into one picture.
Gestures/Body language:	Aggressive Peaceful Serious	Also ties in to my digital work