The main cover image is a medium shot showing world famous singer and songwriter Beyoncé. In the image she is presented so the reader has the impression that she is a strong and majestic woman. The cover also quotes her being their ‘Woman of the year’ making her seem even more powerful.

The image achieves this look because the dark background is contrasted by

Beyoncé's white dress making her stand out to the reader.

The image on the front is convention because there is one main image and the subject is looking directly at the reader. Also it’s a medium shot commonly used on magazine covers. Beyoncé is also superimposed over the masthead of the magazine, giving her prominence over the magazine’s name itself.

The main cover image is a medium shot showing British musician from the band Madness Suggs, aka Graham McPherson. In the image he is presented so the reader has the impression that he has a friendly and entertaining personality. There is also a feeling of curiosity given off by his sunglasses.

The image achieves this because he is leaning forward with a smile creating a friendly and unthreatening vibe.

The image on the front is convention because there is one main image and the subject is looking directly at the reader. Also it’s a medium shot commonly used on magazine covers. Suggs is also superimposed over the masthead of the magazine, giving him prominence over the magazine’s name itself.

The main cover image is a medium shot showing world famous singer and songwriter Beyoncé. In the image she comes across as flirtatious and powerful. The cover also quotes her by saying ‘No one can define me’ making her seem even more powerful and unique.

The image achieves this look because she is stood with a strong stance with he hands on her hips.

The image is also definitive because the background is a similar colour to her dress, this twinned with the soft lighting makes he stand out to the reader.

Beyoncé is also superimposed over the masthead of the magazine, giving her prominence over the magazine’s name itself.