One idea I had for the cover poster of Virago was similar to this Long-Shot we were able to catch in a experimental test shoot. The main idea Is of Edward stood hands and arms width apart, signifying his demeaning persona he believes he acquires, whilst in his right hand lightly holding his wife's wedding dress and his cross necklace that is featured round his neck throughout the film. The initial image will be in black and white with light shadowing, to capture the spiritual element to the film. The light shadowing is to also signify how Edwards faith has become part of who is and that he's trying to 'see' the light within the internally tragic situation. However by his rosary beads lightly dangling at his side, connote how his faith has come to a stand still within his life as though he is starting to question his religion through the loss of his beloved wife 'Elizabeth'. This contrast with the light and rosary beads is a key psychological features within the film as through him questioning his face, being able to see the 'light' becomes drastically harder for Edward and therefore turns to other factors i.e. drinking to stimulate his loss of his wife and also his religion. 
The rosary beads we will be using are from a relative of mine who said they gave her faith in a time of utter grievance and loss. Both factors perfectly fitting in with the loss of Edwards wife and his current mental well being: both being tested to their emotional limits.
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