Main Image Medium Close-Up

My main photo has to be a medium close up which only shows from the high waist area upwards. This allows me to be able to include a surrounding area whilst still allowing me to capture detail and emotions in the face and body language.





I have decided to use this 1st picture as the student is looking up towards the test tube portraying a positive and optimistic image and this is the message i am trying to get across about Wyke college in my magazine. You can see clearly the surrounding area of the science lab which creates a sense of realism. When editing this photo i will use photo shop elements to blur out the background so that the student becomes the main image focus of the picture.

I do not think the 2nd photo is a good option as the student is looking down portraying a negative image and this is not appropriate for the outlook of Wyke college. The surrounding area is limited and not as clear and bright as the 1st photo. Also one of her eyes looks almost shut. Overall I do not think this would be the best option to use as my main image.