In over 3 years of reading Kerrang! magazine there is one main photo shoot that sticks in my head the most, and that is the 'Rebirth of British Rock' shoot with Rise To Remain, and specifically the image below. This is the most iconic image in my mind. The location plays a big part in the appeal of this image. By placing the band on a helipad on top of a skyscraper in the middle of London not only give the image a gorgeous, abstract backdrop, but also relates back to the article, by including iconic London landmarks (the gherkin, St. Paul's Cathedral, etc.) to signify England. I also love how the band have been dressed in black, so they blend into the roof top, which emphasizes the skyline. The band seem very unposed, which connotes the wild, carefree style of their music. If I can create an image with this amount of power, I will certainly use it on my double page spread.
The below image is a spectacular example of live music photography, and connotes well the fun, lively performance style of the featured band. I think incorporating this live style into my staged photo shoot will be a great way to differentiate my unsigned magazine from the typical rock magazine.
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