1. I like how the background
is blurred out so the main
focus is the artist. The
composition looks really
effective and I think it’s good
how the artist is looking
directly at the audience, as
it’s very attention grabbing.

2. I really love how this photo is in black and white, as I think it
captures the artist’s emotion and lures the audience in further.

3. The background again is blurred out so the main focus is on the artist.
I love the natural setting and the warm colour tones.
I also like how it’s a candid shot, so the artist is acting like the
camera isn’t there. This captures the artist in a natural way, as
it’s not staged.

4. I love this photo because the composition is really effective. I also
really like how it’s black and white, as it makes it a more striking
image. The artist isn’t looking directly at the camera, so we are
on looking what’s going on, rather than being involved.

5. This is similar to the sort of image I want to create, as it pictures a
female and a guitar. The eye contact makes the artist look
friendly and makes people want to find out more about them. The
styling is very simple, and the guitar takes up a fair amount of the space,
making it one of the main focuses.

6. This image is very obviously staged, which is perhaps not
how I want my image to be. I think the eye contact looks
effective here, but I’m not keen on how the guitar is being
held. When I take my shots, I think I’d like the artist to look
like they’re playing the guitar.

7. This is definitely my favourite image. The black and white is so
dramatic and looks stunning. I love how the artist is glancing away
like something’s caught their attention away from the camera. I also
love the setting as it’s very relevant to the artist. I’d love to try and
get a shot similar to this.

8. I love the setting of this image, and how all the colours work
really well together. I also like the earthy tones in the image
and the natural lighting. It would be great to get a shot like
this, but due to the time of year, it’s unlikely that I’d be able
to create the same ‘summery’ tone.