Cover image and camera shots

The main cover image plays an important role as it represents the ideal leader. It is the first thing a reader would see on the cover, so it needs to stand out from a whole range of magazines in the shop to grab the audiences attention. Therefore, it is important that the camera shots used are correct. 

Extreme close up  

Extreme long shot 

Close up

Long shot

Medium close up 

Medium long shot 

Medium shot 

The majority of magazines use the two same specific shots for their front cover image. Either a medium shot or a close up. Usually the artist on the front cover is selling the magazine or the magazine is selling the artist, so these shots need to be clear. For my front cover image I will most likely be using a close up shot. 

Other shots such as, long shots, will most likely be used on a geographical magazine where there is no need for a model.