Role: Art Editor
Sector: Consumer Publishing (Angling)
Scope: Advertising Campaign • Editorial Design • Art Direction • Studio Photography

Creative Direction: Leigh Johnson | Photography: Jacques Portal

As part of my ongoing review of Trout Fisherman’s design and content, I identified an opportunity to elevate the humble magazine subscription advert.

Inspired by the familiar Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter themes used in catalogues, I conceptualised two seasonal images. Each featured an angler dressed appropriately, carrying a copy of the magazine.

To ensure seasonal accuracy, I consulted with the editor and enlisted a colleague to model as the angler. I art directed the studio shoot, with the final backdrop composited in Photoshop to complete the scene.

The subscription advert made a strong visual impact in the magazine and received positive in-house feedback.

Editorial magazine subscription advertisement for 'Trout Fisherman' with Spring & Summer setting
Spring/Summer subscription advert
Editorial magazine subscription advertisement for 'Trout Fisherman' with Autumn & Winter setting
Autumn/Winter subscription advert

Publisher: Bauer Media