Masthead: Front Cover

After looking at different mast heads from different magazines i have decided to go for one a bit like GQ magazine because it is short but also gets to the point. I have also decided to put it in the same position as what Q magazine does because it gives me more room to work with but also looks effective and noticeable. The reason why i have decided to make my image overlap the Masthead was because i saw that Kerrang does it frequently but people still know it is a Kerrang magazine because they are very successful and have managed to make a brand out out their name and now are not just known as a well loved magazine but they have also diversify into different areas such as the internet and the radio etc and this is what i want my magazine to portray.
I have chosen to keep my masthead in black and white because it stands out a lot more especially with the white background. I also did a shadowing of the masthead because i think it helps the image stand out more and also helps draw the audience in because it makes everything stand out more.