Extreme close up of Rihanna, establishing a connection with the audience, alignment of facial structure connotes sex
Continuity of red hair and red lips: sex and lustrous connotations, connotes danger
Mouth slightly open, reinstating sexual imagery, sex connotation
Eyes closed, challenging the convention of having a close up, slightly cuts the connection between the audiences
Eye closed could illustrate sexual pleasures, restricting her form pleasure?
Strong continuity with the lyrics and visuals of the photography, sex and danger
Representation of sex appeal
Stands alone in the photography, illustrating dominance, independence and strength
Challenging the convention of not having Rihannas name on the album cover, illustrating how established she is, and her popularity within the music industry
LOUD: capital letters reinforcing “LOUD” capital letters, illustrating a loud and tall personality, capitalises dominance
Tattoo: rebellious character, tattoos are a fashion statement
Curly hair: fashionable, passionate about appearance, narcissistic qualities, curly hair often connotes professional woman, shows she is groomed, “hair is full of secrets” mysterious qualities which shows continuity for her eyes being shut
Full eyelashes, sex appeal, flirty