Magazine Photography Planning

To help me when I come to taking my photos, I decided it would be a good idea to plan exactly what kind of photos I need so that I can get the best out come possible rather than throwing together a few poses in the moment of photography.

I feel I would like to take a few simplistic group shots of my chosen models/band members with serious facial expressions as I've noticed that this is common kind of photograph taken of bands, for example, the image of Black Veil Brides on the left.
- Use plain/simple background
- Main focus should be the band
- Lead member of the band up front? Made to stand out more?
- No props to add to the simplicity

Another kind of photo I would like to try taking is a theatrical style of photo such as the one on the left.
- Simple background or maybe a background that fits the theatrical scene (Zombies or vampires in a graveyard?)
- Dramatic, theatrical make up
- A simple yet fitting costume? Must be achievable so not too dramatic
- Props to fit the scene

I would also like to take a dramatic close up shot much like the one to the left.
- Perhaps using Anna due to her pale skin and long hair?
- Dramatic make up (Deathly effect, pale face, bruised eyes?)
- Close up
- Three point lighting?
- Blurred out background to bring main focus to model.
- Maybe serious facial expression
- Or perhaps a slightly more dramatic facial expression like the one on the left.

Photo of interestingly posed model in a slightly theatrical style.
- Similar to theatrical style of photo but more elegant with perhaps a single person.
- Would need a fitting choice of clothes, for example, in the image on the left, the model is almost bird like and her dress looks almost feathered (looks like the coat of a raven)
- Could use a plain background to bring more attention to the model and her/his interesting style of pose.
- Blurred sections/body/edges to imply movement?

A Medium shot could be used to show the prop being held and to give a limited view of the background.
- As a lot of background space would be on show, it might me best to use a specific scene.
- Strong body language and facial expression or perhaps use delicately shocked/nervous body language and expressions to create an interesting effect similar to the image on the left.
- Fitting props (Roses, Microphone, other object?)

Perhaps try recreating a concert scene? Could show variation in imagery and would look different to most of the other kinds of photos.
- Props such as Guitars, Microphones and amps would be necessary to create a realistic scene
- Correct lighting would be necessary (Different light points such as the ones at most concerts)
- Appropriate concert clothing (Is band theatrical in style or simplistic?)

I want to experiment with dramatic lighting to create different effects such as the darkness on one side of the face in the image to the left.
- Try creating different shadows using different light sources.
- Three point light source
- Lighting only from above to cast dramatic shadows down face
- Singular light points?