The GQ June 2020 issue not only features Robert Pattinson but a cover and photoshoot images that were captured by the actor himself. There's usually a great team that comes together to create the magazine covers people are used to seeing but the pandemic has put limitations on the way publications are able to safely capture images of their cover star. For the issue, Pattinson was interviewed by FaceTime and took his own photos using a self-timer.
The issue provides a look into Pattinson's current life in isolation now that filming has stopped for The Batman. In the interview conducted by writer Zach Baron, Pattinson shared some of his latest ideas, like microwavable pasta that could be held like a burger.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- DIY Magazine Covers
- There is an opportunity for magazines to empower their cover stars to shoot their own covers with the rise of remote interviews and COVID-19 limitations.
- Remote Photo and Video Shoots
- The pandemic has spurred a trend towards remote photo and video shoots with celebrities and models being asked to shoot themselves at home.
- Authenticity
- Consumers are craving authentic content and the use of self-shot covers and images can provide a new level of relatability and connection to the featured star.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Magazine Publishing
- The magazine publishing industry can adapt to the current situation by embracing remote photo and video shoots and empowering their cover stars to shoot their own covers.
- Photography and Video Production
- The photography and video production industry can offer their services for remote shoots and provide expertise to individuals looking to improve the quality of their self-shot content.
- Celebrity and Influencer Marketing
- Celebrity and influencer marketing can utilize self-shot content to bring a new level of authenticity to sponsored posts and campaigns.
