Research Into Photography

I have carried out some research into different photographers and different photography types in order to make sure my magazine main images and smaller images are to best possible ability I can do. 

There are two devices which I could take my photographs on. 
Firstly, I have the 8MB iSight camera on my iPhone 6. This comes with a new sensor with focus pixels, improved face detection and exposure control which will be good to allow me to take good quality, professional looking photographs.

My other device is a Cannon camera.


 My research into photographers has allowed me to identify individuals whose pictures I particually like and will influence me when I am taking mine. These are Terry Richardson and Richard Burbridge. 
Firstly, I like Terry Richardson's photographs as they are never too serious and usually involve messing around with props such as sweets/foods, glasses and animals. They also often include photos were the model is pulling funny faces giving off a relaxed mood. This would be good for my music magazine images as the target audience is ages 16-25, which means the pictures need to be youthful and fun.
 


I like Richard Burbridge's photographs because they are artsy and have interesting edits on them and good make up. He also is a photographer that uses a lot of props such as snakes, snails, sweets, as shown in the pictures below. Richard Burbridge often is I-D's magazines photographer. I-D was the most popular chosen magazine front cover on my survey on my target audience using survey monkey, therefore suggesting his style of photography is popular within my target audience. He also does a lot of close-ups of the models faces which focuses on features of their face such as their eyes which I also like. 



The types of photography shots I have found myself to like are closeups of the face, including their shoulders to let the audience see part of their outfit. Close up of the face allow to show emotion in the face which will be good for a magazine front cover image as it will draw the viewer in as close ups of faces are interesting and captivating.
I also have like mid-shots or long shots of models. This allows the viewer to grasps a full understanding of the model and what the photograph is trying to represent.
I like photos which include appropriate props that will link to my anchorage text, for example a guitar or drum sticks, however this depends on the story.
My photograph will be against a brick wall, white wall in my house or a white backdrop. I think these both look professional and they are the styles that I have like the most throughout my research.