Music Magazine- Photographer Research

Whilst researching art work and graphics, I came across a photographer called Rankin. He is a very popular photographer and some of his work is controversial. He has shot front covers, fashion images and a lot of different types of photography. Below are some examples of photos I like and why.

I like this image as it uses make up to make a point. Its very eye catching and therefore it would look good on a cover. The use of bright lighting also catches the audiences eye. The use of red had connotations of sex and danger.













The image pictured here is of Lily Cole, the famous superstar. I like this image as she isn't looking at the camera and this isn't traditional of magazines. Although you are more likely to see this on a fashion magazine, it is still helpful to see different types of photographs. The fact that her head is tilted upwards suggests that she has power. I like the way that Rankin pushes the bounds in these photographs.

This image is very natural and simple. It looks like it has been set in a living room on a sofa which suggests a level of intimacy. She is looking at the camera and the simple dress makes her seem innocent. I can see this as a double page spread for an artist.

Although this image is off a naked lady, it is tasteful. In the photograph, the model is posed in a way which only slightly exposes her which means she is comfortable. I can see this as a cover as it is eye catching and not what you might find on a traditional cover. It could also be a double page spread. The rich colour scheme also shows a classy photo which can be interpreted in many ways. One way is that she is dangerous as red has connotations of danger. The other the other connotation it has is of sex. Sex appeal sells magazines.

This is an image of Adele. As I am making a music magazine I thought it would be useful to include an image of an artist. Adele is shot in black and white, which is classy, she is looking directly in to the camera so she is connecting with the audience. She has been photoshopped so that she has perfect skin. This is a convention of music magazines. If it were my front cover image, I would place her head over the mast head, there is lots of space for puffs and then I would use a bright colour scheme with colours like yellow and green. This would make the magazine more classy as some times all black and white images can seem cheap. I like how rankin pushes the boundaries with all his photos. Even though all the images are similiar, the way that Rankin creates a connection with the camera and the model is unique. His use of imagery and lighting creates a personal feel with the audience.

http://rankin.co.uk/home/   This is the link to his website.