Front cover image

How to make the front cover image effective

·        Position of model

·        Colour scheme

·        Clothing- costumes

·        Lighting

·        Camera shot

·        Camera angle

·        Background

·        Props

·        Hair & Make-up

·        Shot distance

·        Composition

·        Number of models

·        The genre of magazine

·        Representation- gender, age, music

·        Pose

·        Setting- interior or exterior

·        Model on cover represents audience

·        Take at least 5 shots