Types Of Magazine Covers

Cover Types

1.Early Magazine Covers

• Almost always paintings.
• High morals.

2.The Poster Cover

• One big picture, no border.
• The subject is very clear.
• The text does not distract from the subject.
• The picture has to be really good photo or a really recognizable thing.

Disadvantages:
Zero entry points. 
It's a risk to do this kind of cover.


3.Pictures Married to Type

• They work together to help each other.
• The words don't interfere with the photo.
• Headline and the picture go together.

Advantages:
The words don't interfere with the photo.
The words go with the photo.
You can see the picture better.

Disadvantages:
You don't know what else is inside the magazine.
Very few entry points.

4.In the Forest of Words          

• Tons of text on the picture
• Lots of colors, different fonts,different sizes, and the texts are everywhere)
• Lots of entry points on the magazine.

Disadvantages:
Too much too look at.
Covers your photo.
Can give you a headache.


Stuff you find on a Magazine cover.

• Photo.
• Name of the magazine.
• Price tag, bar code.
• Date.

Best Covers

1. Informal

2. Informal

3. Informal

9. Formal

10. Formal

13. Environmental

15. Formal

19. Formal

21. Informal

22. Informal

26. Informal

27. Formal

28. Environmental

29. Informal

30. Environmental

31. Environmental

32. Informal

35. Formal

36. Formal

37. Formal

38. Formal

39. Environmental

40. Formal

 

#1 Rolling Stone (January 22, 1981)
Rolling Stones cover of John Lennon and Yoko Ono was named the top magazine cover to appear since 1965. The image was photographed by renowned celebrity portraitist Annie Leibovitz mere hours before Lennon was shot on December 8, 1980. The photo was eventually used on the cover of Rolling Stones tribute issue to Lennon on January 22, 1981.

I chose this cover because it looks interesting and it caught my attention. The picture is kinda blurry but it's still an amazing picture. John Lennon and Yoko Ono look perfect together in this picture. They match each other.   

5 things I should be thinking about when I design my magazine cover.

1. Familiar recognition from issue to issue
2. If it is invisible like wallpaper, decide what element is worthy of becoming dominant
3. If the cover pops out from its background, don’t weaken it by fussing with it.
4. Arousing curiosity
5. Intellectually stimulating, interesting

Portrait and self-portrait tips and ideas

1.Get Closer
The most common mistake made by photographers is that they are not physically close enough to their subjects. In some cases this means that the center of interest—the subject—is just a speck, too small to have any impact. Even when it is big enough to be decipherable, it usually carries little meaning. Viewers can sense when a subject is small because it was supposed to be and when it's small because the photographer was too shy to get close.
Don't be shy. If you approach people in the right way, they'll usually be happy to have their picture made. It's up to you to break the ice and get them to cooperate. Joke around with them. Tell them why you want to make the picture. Practice with people you know so that you are comfortable; people can sense when you aren't.


2.Think about your motivation and emotions: Blankly staring at the camera rarely gets good results. Be silly, don’t be afraid to over-act. The worst that can happen is that you fill up your memory card with useless photos; but you might also find yourself with a proper gold-nugget of a self portrait.





Environmental Portraits

Self Portraits

Casual Portraits

I plan on taking portraits instead of self-portraits. I will take pictures of random people around the school and my partner. I'll probably take photos outside or somewhere in the building. I will try my best to make the shots successful by making sure the lighting is right and there focused.

2010(:

 

This picture was one of my favorites because of how the sky and the stars look.

This picture was also one of my favorites because Lady GaGa is one of my favorite people and I like how she wore this outfit to show that animal cruelty is wrong and it doesn't look attractive when you see what your really wearing.

                   I love this picture and how the lightning leads your eyes to the different colors of the buildings.
           


1. What was the best song of 2010?
 Stereo love- Edward Maya

I chose this song because it's amazing and it never gets overwhelming. The beats go well with the singing and they mix well with together. I never get tired of listening to it and it reminds me of my girlfriend :3


2. What was the best movie of 2010?
Scott Pilgrim vs. The world-
This movie was very creative. A lot of movies are usually all the same, they a involve love, drama, fighting, and killing. This movie combined all these things but made it more like a game and put the killings in a more PG way.

3. What was the most important news story of the year?Washington DC legalizes gay marriage.-
It's good to know that some states are seeing that gays need there rights as well. The gays don't try to make our rights first priority to the government but they appreciate when it happens. All they want is it to be able to marry the person they love and want to share their life with the same way straight are allowed to do.

4.Who was the most important person of 2010? Lady GaGa-
Lady GaGa a very big part in the gay community, and stands up for equal rights. She's not afraid to voice her opinion and say why things should change.She's also an amazing performer and takes those risks that other artists would be too scared to try.  

5. What was the biggest sports OR entertainment, story OR person of 2010.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills-
This show is one of my favorites, it has a lot of drama and is very entertaining. The women in this show are very independent and all have strong personalities and they seem to clash at times. They are wealthy and all have amazing lives that I enjoy watching. 

1. Tell me what is the one thing that happened on your holiday that you will remember?
I will remember seeing my girlfriend all last week. :3



2. What are your resolutions for the 2011 year?
I want to come out to my mom, lose 20 lbs, watch a movie with my girlfriend, and have my girlfriend spend time with my dads family.








3. What are you looking forward to in 2011?
I will be looking forward to meeting new people, seeing Lady GaGa in concert, changing my style, hanging out with my girlfriend, getting my license, and spending time with my family in North Carolina.