I think these are my final magazine layouts...

I think I finally settled on my magazine layout...and with no time to spare!  I have to get this ordered ASAP, so that it will arrive in time for finals!  It was really fun to shoot for this and even though I have all of my images I still find myself stopping every time I see an interesting light. I think I might keep adding to this collection for a while.

First attempt at some 2 page spreads...

I reworked one of my possible covers for the magazine.  The magazine is still in its very early stages right now - lots of brainstorming.  I also did some experimenting with photos this week and took pictures not only of lamps and lighting, but of other objects that were lit whether by sun, electricity or fire to see if I want to expand my concept for this project.  Here are a few spreads I worked up.  I am realizing that sometimes photos I like side by side in the preview window of Bridge don't always look very nice next to each other in magazine form.  I am also still trying to decide if I want to add any text or just make this about the images.  Here are the mock ups.

Reworked Possible Cover Page

Possible Two Page Spreads

Experiments with covers

I think I finally nailed down a theme for the magazine.  A series of photographs on lighting fixtures and lamps.  I am brainstorming at the moment - trying lots of different things while simultaneously learning InDesign.  I have never used InDesign before, but by the time I order my magazine I am determined to know the basics if not much more!  I am warming up by trying to get a feel for the cover of the magazine even though I have not yet settled on a title, nor had I given the title much thought before a few days ago.  So far this is what I have come up with, though I am sure as I learn more and play more I will grow to hate these, but I am hopeful that the whole process will lead to inspiration.

 

Cropped

Sharon wanted me to crop some of the photos I took of the children at the Cherry Blossom Festival and crop in really tightly.
here's what we got...