2. The first thing in this photo that I notice is the eyes. This is because the photo
shows signs of using Direct address to draw the viewer in. The Model in the photo
has her face painted white with dark circles to emphasize the eyes. When the
photo is paired with an article the photo, the mask probably is used to
represent her adaptability to change rolls. Her peeling off the mask is symbolic
and means the article is about the real her. The shot is a close up used to
emphasize her face. There are various techniques used to draw attention to the
centre of the photo. They use a dark simplistic background as well as a plain
white shirt to make the model stand out more. The use of a broad depth of field
and soft lighting creates a warm feeling throughout the image. The photo is a
close up portrait.
3. The First thing I notice in this photo is the swan. Its immediately hops off the page
because of the contrast of its colour to the dark shirt and background. There is
obvious use of the rule of thirds in this photo as well as direct address which are
used to draw our attention to his face and eyes. The swans neck position and
the way he’s holding the swan compliment each other and really make them
stand out. The use of a simple background and narrow D.O.F help to focus on
the swan and Dicaprio. And the black and white brings more tones and
contrast. This photo is a portrait style photo because it focuses on the model
mostly it is also a close up.
4. The Facial expressions in these photos are the first things that stand out in this
image. The image uses close ups and follows the rule of thirds to make us focus
on the 2 models faces. There is a use of a simple background, simple clothing
and a broad depth of field to keep our focus on the model. The photo on the
left uses direct address and softer more centred lighting to create a happier
mood. Were the photo on the right uses a harsher angle. The black and white
adds more contrast and tones to the image giving It a different feel than if it
were in color. The 2 photos are done in the portrait style because they are close
ups of the models faces.
5. The photo leaves a lot for you to think about, ‘Who is this person?’ ‘How did she
get there?’ The way that she is kept faceless and anonymous, Is particularly
striking. There is signs of the use of the rule of thirds to draw focus to the upper
body of the model. The perspective of the photo helps keep the model as the
main focus. The background is relatively simplistic and does not distract from the
model. The green compliments the red dress and helps the model to further
standout. The broad D.O.F keeps everything in the image in focus. The light is
focused at the top left of the image creating a tonal gradient look from top left
to bottom right. The contrast further enhances this effect. The shot is a medium
shot.
6. This image caught my eye initially with the 3 owls. It’s really random for there to
be 3 owls with a girl on a couch. The way that the 2 owls at the side of the
centred one are looking up at something while the one in the middle looks at
the camera is just an eye catching little detail that adds a lot to the shot. The
Background is simplistic and keeps focus on the 4 objects on the couch. The
background contrasts with the 3 owls. The photo uses the rule of third to draw
attention to the models face. This photo has a broad DOF and keeps everything
in focus. The lighting in this image is soft and focused more from the top of the
image. Giving the light a very warm feeling.
