In Style magazine is a successful magazine published in the UK. It focuses on Fashion and Beauty.
Setting and Positioning- Jenifer Lopez has been placed on the front of the magazine. This emphasizes her importance to the magazine issue. It is important for an audience to be aware of the magazine title to help it's distribution. However, because In Style managed to get her glamorous image published on the mag, she is even placed in front of the title, which shows the impact her appearance alone means to the mag.
Body Language and Facial Expression- Jenifer is standing slightly to the side with her hand on her hip which gives her a dominating effect towards the audience. Despite this however, the stance also gives her the ability to show off her curvy body and overall beauty which is clear to see. She is also showing off a perfect smile which lets her address the audience as a friendly person.
Costume- Jenifer's Black and White dress here, emphasizes her glamor and beauty. The area which she rests her hand purposefully wraps her body to help show off her curves.
Camera Shot- The camera shot used here is a mid-shot which ensures that the audience gets a clear view of Jenifer showing off her curves and facial beauty.
Lighting- The lights used are very bright here to help give an air-brushed effect to the image which makes her glow. This helps add to her status as a glamorous star.
Well done Craig a confidence piece of analysis. Try to consider further representational issues such as her heritage and the kind of image she wants to portray.
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