Looking back at my preliminary task, I learned to improve the quality of photography, layout, and conventions to look more like a real magazine. Specifically, in my main task I used a higher quality SLR camera instead of a point-and-shoot, allowing me to take better photos. I also gained Photoshop skills to better edit photos and replace backgrounds. The main task layouts had more appealing designs informed by deeper research into the target audience and genre. A clear color scheme also made the main task look more professional compared to the preliminary task.