Analising photographs

1. Ben Walton
• Analysis of professional photographs

2. Wildlife
Composition- The photographer is close to the bear so it is
classed as a close up shop the angle is facing slightly down to the
bear looking at the water so we can see the reflection off the
bear on the water. From our perspective it looks like the bear is
slightly looking at us in a playful manner.
Foreground- the foreground
in this image is the bear its
self... The bear in this picture
is not a fake image it is very
natural this means the bear
is in its natural habitat.
Content- The image is of a
black bear which is very
large laying in the water
looking like he/she is in a
playing manner. The bear
takes up most of the
pictures space meaning it is
the centre of view it has the
most attention paid to it
Background- The background in this image is
what you would expect the bear to be around
and playing in because this picture is very
natural. You can see green grass the black bear
and the water and stone, The green grass
shows us that the picture is a bright vibrant
picture.
Shot type: Long Shot.
This means you can
see everything from
head to toe

3. Sport
This picture is very light the contrast of
this picture is nearly all bright no dark
areas except some parts of the dark blue
area where you can see the shadows of
some items on the floor.
This picture is of a swimmer
who has no legs and is
jumping into a swimming
pool. This picture is a high
angle shot meaning the
photographers camera has
took the picture using a
camera which was above the
swimmer once he was
jumping into the pool. This
picture has a range of
colours such as;
Blue
Light Blue
Red
Black
Yellow
This is a very bright colourful
picture meaning it stands out
and it looks like it would
target the ages of adults
because some adults may be
interested in swimming

4. Sport
His costume is very bright
and suits the job role that
he has as a gymnast
meaning he is wearing
bright clothing so he will be
able to get noticed more
easily. The background to
the image is a crowd and he
looks like he is standing
higher than them meaning
he is on a stage of some
sort the crowd looks like
they are looking at him.
Shot type: Long Shot.
This means you can
see everything from
head to toe
This picture is a image
of a person who is in
the Olympics who has
just won and
completed one of the
Olympic tasks for a
gold medal. His
manner of expression
is of a winning
manner i can see this
because he is placing
his arms within the air
looking proud and
strong and happy that
he has won.

5. Editorial
This picture is quite
graphic but it still
have a meaning. They
use red because it
looks like danger or
death also the blood
on this woman's
hands looks like her
arm has been cut up
her arm where we
can not see meaning
it looks real. The
background is white
and it makes the red
stand out more
which is a good thing
to have within this
picture
Shot type: Close Up.
This means you can
see arms length
downwards. You can
only see the arms in
this photograph
because it will create a
slight mystery into the
image because it will
make the viewers
think “who’s blood is
that?” “What
happened?” And
other things like that.

6. Fashion
This picture is of a
model who is posing for
a clothing company the
picture here is in a black
and white contrast this
gives the picture a
meaning and more
depth to the image. The
model is not using
direct view he is looking
away making him look
more dramatic. He also
looks like he does not
care.
Shot type: Mid Shot.
This means you can
see everything from
head to waist.

7. This picture is
took in the city
centre because it
has a-lot of traffic
coming in and out
of it, this picture
you can see the
buildings and a
person on his bike
riding past the
person on the
bike looks like he
is small because
of the size of the
buildings. The
blue lights leave a
glow in the
picture. The
picture is took in
the afternoon
when it is slightly
dark it adds more
depth into the
picture.
Editoral
Shot type: Establishing
Shot. This is because it
is showing us the
surroundings of the
image and where the
image is took.

8. This picture is of a
person who is
being used for a
fashion magazine
he is in the centre
of the image
because they want
the viewers to see
him first. He is not
using direct
attention into the
image which
makes him look
more assertive.
The background
on the image is
simple to keep the
focus on him. The
main colours they
use in the
background is grey
to make his black
clothing stand out
more
Shot type: Long Shot.
This means you can
see everything from
head to toe
Fashion

9. Music
This picture is a picture of a music CD cover. This
picture is suggesting Satanism because of the
upside down cross in the image and also the
chaos star down below. The colours used in this
CD cover are very dark because it suits the
bands music. This picture has a very dark gothic
style which gives us information about the
artists without having to know them. Also it
gives the image a-lot of depth. The only other
noticeable colour they use in the CD cover is a
red rose which can connote death, blood and
danger.