Evaluation of band shots

After taking the first initial band photos, as a group, we decided that they was not to the best quality they could be. For this reason, we decided to retake our band shots. We also came to the conclusion that the band members we had chosen first were not working with the genre and style that we was trying to create, and so we are going to use different band members, which should help to make a higher quality final product.

Before taking the new shots I have decided to look at some existing band photos, looking at the style that has been used to portray the genre, and what the conventions of band photos are.
The Script

Above is a photo of the band 'The Script.' This band use the same composition for each of their shots, with the main singer at the front of the shot, and the other two band members behind him to either side. This is a convention that runs throughout each of their shots. The clothing is this shot is very similar to the clothing they wear in other shots. The majority of clothing they wear is black, with bits of colour to help split the colours up and not become to overwhelming. The poses are very neutral, with hands in their pockets or by their side. Each of the band members have neutral faces, looking directly into the camera. None of them are standing completely straight, the two on the outside are facing inwards, with the main singer faces forward but slightly to the right. They also make complete use of Gaze theory, with the most attractive and popular member at the front to draw the most attention and appeal to the target audience. In other images some of the members occasionally look away from the camera.

 Green Day

This is a band photo of the group 'Green Day.' Green Day has created conventions for their photos that they always follow, and some conventions that they like challenge from time to time. Above is a typical band photo for the band. The main singer is at the front of the photo, in the middle. The other two band members stand behind him, at either side. At part of their code and conventions, and to suit the genre they are in, they will always black and white. In all of their photos, the band members are always close to each other, making the shot more compact and tight. They also always have different expressions on their faces in each of the photos, for some they stay neutral, but for others, such as the one above, they look surprised or confused.