Magazine Cover Analysis - The Main Image

From this media text, we are given the impression through the use of mis-en-scene that  Katy Perry (as the main image) is being represented as someone with innocence and class.

One of the first things you notice is that she is giving the audience a direct mode of address but her facial expression is very bland. This could suggest that  she is trying to ‘connect’ to the audience and  that she is trying to give them the impression she is someone approachable as opposed to some main images where celebrities look intimidating.

Her dress (costume) is pink, which usually connotes innocence. This could be a way of representing her to the audience as someone who is virtuous. The glittery sequins could also connote her elegance since they are usually associated with things of the higher status.

You also notice that her hair is purple, and the colour purple usually connotes royalty. This again, strengthens my point on how she is being represented as someone with ‘higher class’. It falls gracefully to side of her arm and not down her back which may have been done purposely in order for it to be in view of the camera and for the audience to clearly see it.