Inital images ideas

I like this image for the front cover of Taylor Swift's 'Red' album. I like the idea of having one main focus within the image and for this it is Taylor's red lips which again reflect the title of the album and therefore associate the album with the artist within the main image.

Another feature of the image I like is the netural look. The colouring is simple yet elegant is isn't draped in colour. The simplicity of the image draws the attention more. I also like how the pull focus is on the artist with the background blured making the artist stand out more.

The close up of the artist engages the audience more and diverts the attention to the artist therefore associating the image on the cover with the overall layout of the albumn cover. The close up also makes the audience feel more engaged with the artist and therefore are more likely to buy the album.

I like this image for the front cover of Justin Bieber's 'Under the Mistletoe' album. The image is very clear and the artist is centre framed with the layout of the cover. The costume of the artist is simple and the snowing affect re-establishes the Christmas album which this album is.

The image draws the audience into the front cover more because of the eye contact the artist is giving. His eyes are also striking making his eyes the main focus and because of the centre framing the audience are drawn into his eyes more.

Overall the album is a contrast to the 'Red' album cover because this has had effects added rather than the simplicity of the image of the 'Red' album cover. The effects on 'Under the Mistletoe' are relevant though and do make for good viewing pleasure and is eye catching.

This album cover is dislike. This album cover comes from DJ Calvin Harris' album 'Ready for the Weekend'. I don't like this image as it isn't associated with the artist, for example the image isn't of the artist and therefore it makes it harder to connect with the audience. The only indication that it is a Calvin Harris album would be his name and the album title on the side of cover.

However the image is clear and does draw the audience attention in because of the close up and centre framed image making it bold and stand out.

I like the cover of this album from Britney Spears' album 'Circus'. I like this image because the font of the artists name and album title follow the theme of circus. The image also refelcts an act you would see at the cirus and therefore re-inforcing the theme of the circus. The stars around the album cover also add to that affect thefore following a theme and associating the elements of the album cover to what the album is about.

The image itself is strong because of the centre framing and because of the eye contact the artist appears to have with the audience. The image is also very elegant and appears simplistic in terms of colouring of the costumes as well as the artists hair and makeup.

The colouring on the album follows and house style therefore linking the different elements together and making the album neat and easy on the eye.

 These album covers are taken from the 'Kiss' album by Carly Rae Jepsen. The first album cover was taken from the standard 'Kiss' album and the second was taken from the delux edition. I like how each album has it's own destinctive style and therefore is easier for the audience to know what album they'd prefer.

The first album and the second album both share the same image but the second ones clothing costume coloruing has been made to look less bright and the top looks a different colour to the first images. However both images are the same and in both images are providing that eye contact which connects the audience more to album and the artist.

Another feature of the album cover is the simplisity of the backdrop and the stance which Carly holds. The pose she holds is very simple but the centre framing draws the audience attention more into the image and therefore the album.

I like this album cover for Nicki Minaj 'Roman Reloaded'. I like this album cover because of the bright coloruing and busy layout. I like how the image is centre framed and how the artist is providing that eye contact with the audience drawing them in more.

The image is also reflective of the artist herself as she is general known for been exentric and is also known for bright colouring but mainly her bright coloured wigs. This album also reflects the mood of the songs on the album because they are very upbeat and dance tracks and the colouring reflects that.