RESEARCH - Research for Band Photography

We looked at existing band images of Kings Of Leon and other alternative rock bands.This enabled us to recgonise the typical conventions of these images which we can consider for our own photos which I will use for my website. We identfiied the styles of the models (band members) and their mise-en-scene. We identified how they are shown i.e. their positions, backgrounds and effects.

KINGS OF LEON:

I also looked at other band photos to see if there is any similar conventions and specific band styles that are emphasised through the photography and mise-en-scene. The other bands I researched are:

• Muse
• Arctic Monkeys
• 30 Seconds To Mars
• The Cribs
• The Killers
• Enter Shikari
• The Libertines

MUSE:

ARCTIC MONKEYS:

 30STM:

 THE CRIBS:

THE KILLERS:

 ENTER SHIKARI:

THE LIBERTINES:

Analysing existing photos has provided us with ideas that we can use for our own photography. We will use these images as an influence to our own work which will ensure that they consist of the typical conventions for this type of media and the genre we are trying to portray.

Costume Research

We also identified the style of clothing that alternative rock bands wear which meant we could identify the type of costumes that our models will wear during photography. The images below shows some potential ideas for costumes which we obtained from different clothing websites such as All Saints and Topman.