R+P Post 22: Planning my promo shots

We planned to take two sets of promo shots: one set in the studio, and one set out and about. This would show that our band is serious in music, but also has character. Additionally, it would help to show off the individual band members’ personalities a bit more.

Firstly, we planned our promo shot schedule around the times when we were all free (including Tom). Unfortunately, Tom was only free in one period of school at the same time as the rest of us, so we took that as an opportunity to take shots of just him, and some shots of the band together in the studio. Jack, Emilio, and I all had similar frees, so we were able to take promo shots out and about of each of us, as well as some of Jack and me; this would highlight Hugh and Casey’s sibling relationship. 

We plan to take a range of shots in different poses, with different props/accessories, and different framing. For each band member we took shots in CU, MCU, MS, and LS, to make sure we would have enough photos to use in any circumstances. We also took some photos of Casey on the floor of the studio, a conventional photo style for a female artist. Additionally, Emilio allowed us to use his Nikon camera when taking shots out and about, with lenses that allowed us to play around with the depth of focus to create some really aesthetically pleasing shots that suit the edgy/indie aesthetic we are hoping to achieve.

Here are some example promo shots that inspired our choices:

All of these promo shots cntain all the members of the band portraying their aesthetic and the personalities of the band members. For example, the bottom-left photo of Echosmith shows all the band members smiling in laid back positions outdoors. This shows their positive, laid back personalities, and creates voyerism between the band and the audience. Additionally, they are all sitting close together, showing how close they are with each other, as they are all siblings.