What is a good cover image

The rules of taking a good cover picture!

No cluttered backgrounds. Minimal the better!!

Focus on the lead singer if a band shot. People need to see important people and hide the ugly and fat.

Single artist use a medium/medium close up shot. 3/4 image will be good.

Leave room for a masthead.

Don't cut off heads!

No high angle shot, looks tacky boring and poor. Good for double page spread

Animate your band!