Advertisements

             For the advertisements in my Culture magazine, my partner Juan and I have decided on ads consisting of skincare products, clothing, shoes, food, etc. Overall products that interest teens (aka us). Since he is a guy and I am a girl and we want our publication to be as unisex as possible, our ads will feature products that are unisex. Juan and I decided that two ads would be enough for our publication. One ad for my magazine would be about shoes, "Jordans" to be specific, "Air Jordan 1's" to be even more specific. This highly popularized, trendy shoe is unisex and has always been in style. Jordan 1's are a classic that have been seen on celebrities ranging from rappers like Jay Z or supermodels like Kendall Jenner. Of course all of the images in my magazine have to be original, so "Jordans" would also be a great choice for me because I have a few pairs in my closet that I can take pictures of! I also thought that I could take pictures of my skincare products, to be more specific, my acne face wash, to be even more specific, "Cetaphil". "Cetaphil" is an extremely affordable face wash that has worked to clear and cleanse the skin of many people, including celebrities, one of which being Christina Aguilera, a musical icon, who swears by it. Considering that I have both of these products and the fact that they are both hugely appealing to teenagers, I believe that I have two solid items to advertise. 



Sources:

Toomey, A. (2015, March 20). Christina Aguilera's Favorite Face Wash Is Only $5: Get the Scoop! Retrieved March 31, 2018, from http://www.eonline.com/news/634965/christina-aguilera-reveals-her-favorite-5-face-wash-plus-more-of-her-go-to-beauty-products

Gentle Skin Cleanser. (n.d.). Retrieved March 31, 2018, from https://www.cetaphil.com/gentle-skin-cleanser

(n.d.). Retrieved March 31, 2018, from https://www.kicksonfire.com/air-jordan-1-retro-high-og-bred-toe-release-date/

Photoshoot pt.2

             Today I had another successful photoshoot where I took pictures in a local 7/11, the highest floor in an apartment building in downtown Miami, and a local neighborhood as well. I took some pictures of my friend for my magazine and I directed her when she was taking pictures of me. Today we took pictures for a little over two hours. It did get hot and tiring at times, however it was still fun. Overall the shoot was more successful than the last. This time around, there were costume changes and more beautiful locations to take photos at. I am extremely happy about what I accomplished today. Here are some of my favorite pictures.......

Photography Composition Rules

            Tomorrow I will be doing another photoshoot to generate photos for my magazine and blog. Last time, I had some difficulty getting my pictures to turn out exactly the way I wanted them to. My biggest issue was finding the best lighting, however there are many rules that I will need to remember in order for tomorrow's shoot to be better than the last.

So here are my.....

                           TOP 10 PHOTOGRAPHY COMPOSITION RULES: 

1. RULE OF THRDS- I will imagine that my image is divided into 9 equal segments by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal lines.I should position the most important elements in my scene along these lines, or at the points where they intersect. 

2.BALANCING ELEMENTS- Placing my main subject off-centre, as with the rule of thirds, creates a more interesting photo. I can achieve a balanced composition and even out the main subject's "visual weight" by including another object of lesser importance to fill the space. 

*example:  

3. LEADING LINES- When we look at a photo our eye is naturally drawn along lines. By thinking about how I place these leading lines in my composition, I can affect the way people view my image. There are many different types of line - straight, diagonal, curvy, zigzag, radial etc - and each can be used to enhance my photo's composition.

4. SYMMETRY AND PATTERNS- We are surrounded by symmetry and patterns. They can make for very eye-catching compositions, particularly in situations where they are not expected. Another great way to use them is to break the symmetry or pattern in some way, introducing tension and a focal point to the scene.

5. VIEWPOINT- Our viewpoint has a massive impact on the composition of photos, and as a result it can greatly affect the message that the shot conveys. By shooting from eye level, from high above, down at ground level, from the side, from the back, from a long way away, from very close up, and so on will all change message that my image conveys.

6. BACKGROUND- Finding a plain and unobtrusive background and composing my shot so that it doesn't distract or detract from the subject will ensure that my subject does not blend into a busy background.

7. DEPTH- I can create depth in a photo by including objects in the foreground, middle ground, and background. Another useful composition technique is overlapping, where I purposely partially obscure one object with another. 

8. FRAMING- The world is full of objects which make perfect natural frames, such as trees, archways and holes. By placing these around the edge of the composition I can help to isolate the main subject from the outside world. The result is a more focused image which draws the eye naturally to the main point of interest.

9. CROPPING- Often a photo will lack impact because the main subject is so small it becomes lost among the clutter of its surroundings. By cropping tight around the subject I can eliminate the background distractions, ensuring that the subject gets the viewer's undivided attention.This can be done in post production.

10. EXPERIMENTATION- I can take tons of photos and sort through what I like and what I want to delete during post production. Taking advantage of this fact and experimenting with my composition is important because, I will never know whether an idea will work until I try it.

* These guidelines will help me enhance the impact of my photos.

Sources:

20 Composition Techniques That Will Improve Your Photos. (2016, September 15). Retrieved March 30, 2018, from https://petapixel.com/2016/09/14/20-composition-techniques-will-improve-photos/

The Big List Of Photography Composition Rules, Tips, and Tricks For Photographers Of All Skill Levels. (2017, February 16). Retrieved March 30, 2018, from https://www.photoblog.com/learn/big-list-photography-composition-rules/

Digital Camera. (2018, January 19). The 10 rules of photo composition (and why they work). Retrieved March 30, 2018, from https://www.techradar.com/how-to/photography-video-capture/cameras/10-rules-of-photo-composition-and-why-they-work-1320770

Magazine Publishing Ltd. (n.d.). 9 Top Photography Composition Rules You Need To Know. Retrieved March 30, 2018, from https://www.ephotozine.com/article/9-top-photography-composition-rules-you-need-to-know-17158

2 Page Spread Article

               For the right page of my two page spread, I have decided that writing an article titled, "New Job For a New Age" or "Insta Check" would be the best way to entertain and educate the audience of my publication, Culture. The article will discuss how to make money off of social media and it would also name some notable social media celebrities. Social media sites and apps like Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. are amazing tools to help young people create a compelling presence on the Web. Many young stars like Jasmine Brown, Roman Atwood, Shane Dawson, Bethany Mota, Alex Lee and Justin Bieber rose to instant fame and stardom solely due to the magic casted by social media. The article that I am going to write will not only introduce the idea of making money in a fun and creative way, but it will also provide tips and tricks on how to get started on the right path to making money on the internet, because teens love the internet and money, duh. 

Sources:

(n.d.). Retrieved March 29, 2018, from https://www.msn.com/en-za/lifestyle/smart-living/these-dubai-teens-are-making-money-through-social-media/ar-BBEkeBP?li=AA2FRlB

Social Media Stars. (n.d.). Retrieved March 29, 2018, from https://www.thefamouspeople.com/list-of-social-media-stars.php

Monthly Must-Haves

               For my 2nd two page spread in my magazine, I plan on including a Monthly Must-Haves page on the left page, and on the right page, the beginning of an article titled "New Job For a New Age" or "Insta Check". The right page will be discussed in greater detail in my next post. My partner Juan and I decided that creating a Monthly-Must Haves page in our publication dedicated to what is "hot" or trendy for that particular month will make each and every issue unique and special, because there will be new Must-Haves in every issue. Keeping our young, teen audience informed on what is popular and affordable keeps our readers interested. The objective of Culture is to act as a big brother or sister to our audience, keeping them on trend and knowledgable on all things fashion, entertainment, technology, social media, and social issues. Monthly-Must Haves will include all of this and more.

Sources:

Monthly Must-Haves: Favorite parts of the editorial team. (2016, January 06). Retrieved March 28, 2018, from https://www.catchys.com/magazine/top-seven-bucket-bags

Must Haves of the Week: Magazines. (2014, January 07). Retrieved March 28, 2018, from http://schoolofstyle.com/blog/must-haves-of-the-week-magazines/