The type of shot used on the front cover and inside the magazine is key to the image that you wish to portray to your audience as different audiences will have separate reactions to certain shots and it is imperative to get this shot perfect for your target audience.
Profile Shot
The profile shot is usually a mid close up shot of one subject taken head on from the subject and at eye level. This is a common shot used for solo acts in magazines and presents the idea of them being independent with their music, which is seen as being an important aspect when contributing to an Indie magazine.
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| This cover of Q shows a profile shot of David Bowie. |
The group shot is a picture of several subjects and is usually taken in the form of a medium close up shot in order to include all members of the band. It usually also shows the frontman of the band in front of the other members to create an impression of importance. This also draws in the audience as they are usually the well known member of the band that people can recognise.
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| Here is an example of a group shot of the Smiths |
If the photographer wants to create a feeling of intimidation or power from the subject they will normally take a shot from a low angle as it creates the impression that the person is quite tall or big. This is commonly used in rock magazines for bands that create music that contains a lot of anger.
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