Location Research

Looking through other music magazines, I was hoping to get a better understanding of the locations where most images were taken for artists that appear in the magazines. I did this to help me get ideas on possible locations I could use for my rock band's photo shoot. 


At first I was thinking of doing an English country side shot. I would be a celebration of Britishness and an image in hard light would make the subject e.i. the band, look more natural and almost flawless. This could give an impression that these guys are naturals at what they do. But I chose not to use this location because the band members' looks and clothes would not have not in with this serene scene. They would have stuck out too much instead of looking like they fit right in.




Next I thought why not shoot at a pub. It's another location that celebrated Britishness and the band members would fit into the scene more. Rock music magazines tend to celebrate their music through the use of stereotypical British locations e.g. countryside, pubs or famous landmarks. But then I thought that maybe this location would suit an older target audience seeing as the band members are even under the legal drinking age. So other people might not like the idea of kids in pubs acting like adults, so I chose to look into another location.





The third location that I thought about using is something urban with graffiti. The graffiti creates an effect of rebellion which screams of youth culture.  I liked the idea of under a bridge because that way, it makes it seem like it's the band's personal hangout spot, like your trotting on their territory. It would also be referencing today's youth culture of having these special hangouts. The band members would also fit right in to the scene. Even though for covers the background would usually be plane, I hope I could use this for a smaller related image.





Lastly, I decided to use this kind of location for my double page spread's main image. It had everything I wanted including hard lighting which will give the band members a glowing look; the nature may not be in the countryside but it still looks like a classic English park; and the gazebo will help to make the members look like they fit in. The shape of the gazebo will make the members have a fell of intelligence and not just be a classic stereotype of youth. And even though the style of the gazebo and the style of the band may look completely opposite, I think it will create a nice contrast.