I tried the idea of not looking directly at the camera and didn't feel it worked as well as the ones that did look directly at the camera. Also i felt the background detracted from the image of the model.

This was one of my other attempts at creating a mid shot for my preliminary. I would not use this image as the model isn't looking directly at the camera. However i do like the simple black background as it doesn't detract from the model.

I wouldn't use this image as there is too much going on in the background and would be hard for the reader to concentrate on the sell lines and headings.

This is the image i have decided to use for my preliminary task of a magazine front cover. I liked how the  model was looking directly at the camera and how the background is plain so doesn't detract from this. I also think the colours and lighting work well here.