What makes a good cover image

There are 5 general rules to what makes a good front cover image these are;
1.No cluttered backgrounds.
2.Make sure you focus on the lead singer if it is a band shot so the audience know who they are. (If it is a single artist make sure it is a medium shot – close up. A ¾ image may be good, not centred.)
3.Leave room for a masthead (don’t cut off their heads)
4.No high angle shots – they make bad cover images. Fine for a double page spread but really poor on covers.
5.Animate your band – make sure they look at the camera.