The location of my photo shoot was in a studio with a blank background, this was so the image with have a crisp clean look as well as a well lit surroundings. The blank background was used so it could be removed, so the images would be able to be placed anywhere in the magazine. The props were used to create a different and independent look to the magazine, the plain white/grey hoodie links to the target audience of young people, the headphones link to the idea of the music magazine. The ski goggles were used to create a sense of style and something that is different, they are also used to show adventure and not being afraid to be different. They also link to many of the topics talked about in the magazine, such as anime and manga. The model was a male of 18, this is to link with the target audience more, and to show that the magazine is around younger people. The model is also the main article in the magazine, and so is used throughout the magazine.