Mid-Production Reflection on My Magazine

 1. Progress & Challenges:

So far, I have completed my first step in magazine production. I have taken my first photo shoot, and I have reflected on the choices I made during it. I still have to make finishing touches on the layout's design and alignment, but other than that, all I must do is take some more photos to put into my layouts and refine everything. Some challenges I have faced include variables like people, timing, lighting, space, and commitment. I need to be able to set aside time to be able to create the ideal circumstances for an ideal photo shoot. I will overcome these challenges by planning ahead and thinking of a well-thought-out process for finishing the things that I still have to finish.

2.  Strengths & Areas for Growth:

There are many things that are working out the best, specifically the shots themselves. I have taken lots of photos, and looking back at them, some of them came out really well, and I'm very excited to see how they fit within my magazine. Some things I need to improve on are timing and efficiency. I took forever to plan and finally committed to actually shooting the photos. Also, I went in without a lot of physical experience, making some of the processes and shooting a little challenging to manage every little factor that came into play. I can also adjust my process with software like InDesign and the camera app to make sure that my process is smooth and creates a quality final product.

3. Peer Review and Feedback:

All the feedback I received from my first photo shoot was helpful, but the most important one that I can take into consideration is the engagement and visual appeal of my photos. After this piece of advice was given to me, I looked back at my photos and realized that some of them were boring, and I concluded that they wouldn't be great to put in my magazine. I can incorporate this into my final cut by taking pictures through the mindset of my readers and making sure that from their perspective, my photos are engaging and that they fit my theme. The next step that I need to take in completing my magazine is finalizing layouts and taking the rest of the photos. I still need to have another photoshoot so that I can have enough content to fill my magazine with engaging photos that fit into my overall theme.