The document discusses the key things the author learned from constructing their own magazine. They found that close-up photos with less background worked better for the cover since it focused more on the subject. Through using Photoshop layers, the author learned how to give the magazine a more realistic look. Removing backgrounds from images while keeping them looking natural was a challenge. In the end, the author learned how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create a magazine, and gained knowledge around photography lighting, editing images, and blending subjects with backgrounds.