Costumes/Props/Mis-en-scene (LIGHTING)

 For my "Switchin Styles" Magazine, I will need certain tools that will assist me on completing my front cover, table of contents, and my double page spread. Based on my survey results, 54% of people believed the setting of my pictures should be in a barber shop. I agree with the results, as it creates a more professional feel. I plan on taking pictures of my models inside the barber shop. Because my photos will be inside a building i'll have to utilize artificial light. I will need to consider the angles in which i take these pictures and what shadows are created to keep my photos consistent. Since my step-dad is a barber, and owns his own barbershop, I will be able to take my photos there.

The Ring Light shown above will enhance the quality of each photographer that will be included inside the Magazine. The sole purpose of this tool is to create an attractive catch light on the models and hair products that will be shown throughout the Magazine. I have access to this type of equipment and will be very useful in making sure my pictures are clean.

These pictures are examples I will be referencing when taking my photos. I notice how the lighting is evenly distributed, meaning theres no spotlight on just the hair and you can clearly see the face and background of the model. The lighting is soft, but not too bright or dim. In the last example picture theres a vignette filter on the photo. The vignette filter makes the borders of the photo either lighten or darker, this then gives the illusion of a focus on the subject. This might be an interesting technique to incorporate to have my audience's eyes focus immediately to the models hair.

For my advertisement of hair care products I can put the products in good lighting to take pictures and then edit the photos onto a white background (like the example image above). This makes the brand look professional and clean. Another option is to take photos of the products in the barber shop. While taking photos of the products with a noticeable background can draw a readers attention away from the product, it can also make readers feel more trusted as the product will feel more reliable.