1. Advertising
Advertisingphotographsisusedtosell productsandhelp
supportthe brand name.There focusisto sell the
productby makingitlookthe most appealingindifferent
ways. In this image, there isacarton of apple juice inthe
middle of awhite backgroundsurroundedbyappleswith
a brightlightshiningfromthe rightside. My first
impressionis thatthislooksfreshandnaturel because
the carton is surroundby apples,which tellsusthatthe
productis made fromthese applesmakingitlookmore
appealingandhealthy. Ialsogetisa fun andbright
feelingbecause of the colourpalletof the applesand
coloursof the carton itself.The onlypurpose forthis
image isto illustrate themandtosell peoplethe service orproduct,sothisistellingyouthat5 alive
ishealthytodrinkand but alsotaste nice. Technically the productitself is positioned inthe middleas
if most advertisingphotographs itisinthe middle togive itthe mostfocuswhen lookingandthe
brightlightfromthe right givesita nice exposure andcreatingshadowsinthe white background.
The lightisonlyin the rightmakingthe applesonthe right brighterthatthe one on the leftthisis
like anopendoorto heaventryingto tell usthat thisproduct has heavenlytaste toitsayingit’sa
brighttaste to it as the lightshowsbrightcoloursinsteadof darkcolours. The camera shotwas taken
justabove the centre showingusthe full 3d of the product thisto give the audience agreatimage of
whatthe productactuallylookslike andalsogivesitthatheavenlyfeelingbecause we cansee more
of the shadowbecause of the topof the carton.
Promotional
Promotional Photographs isusedtopromote a productor
brand.Theywant to promote theirproductina certainway
where itfitstheirtheme andideals.Forexample,thisimage
ispromotingthe bandqueenthatwhyall membersapresent
inthisimage and alsostyle andcolourof thisimage helps
representthemtellingpeopleseeingthiswhotheysortof
are as they’re facesstandoutfromthe darkusinglight.
What I like aboutthisimage thatit hascharacter to it
because of the lightingmakesthemlookmore distinctive
whenlookingatitand they’re dressedall inblackmaking
themstandout more form the black.One thingI don’tlike
aboutthisimage it doesn’tmore of theirbodybecause then
we wouldof have betterideaof whattheylooklike.
My firstimpressionof thisimage isthatthe band memberlooksvery ominous andspooky because
we can’t see theireyesbecause of the shadowsandtheirfacesare all veryserious starringstraight
intothe camera givingita very dramatic feel toit.There are four people inthisimage telling youthis
isall the people inthe they’re positionedandvery symmetrical waywitheach memberonside of
the picture makingitmore dramatic pleasing.The bottompersonisthe onlymemberposingwithhis
handscoveringhischestlike if he wasdeadina coffin.Thismakeshimlookalmostghostorzombie
2. like because of the pose andlighting.Monstersand zombiesare usuallyassociated torockin the
musicgenre because of mostrock bandshave dark themto it withsometimesusingcharacterslike a
zombie.
The lightingisonlyshining ontheirfacesmakingthe exposure of their skinpopoutfromthe dark
onlyshowingtheirfacescreatingshadowsfromface features.Mostof theireyesandnostrilsare
coveredbecause of thisanditsmakestheirfaceslooklike skullsorghosts,thisagainIsreferring to
the theme of rock and all of theirfacesare starringdirectlyatthe camerain seriousexpressions.This
isto create tensionandmaybe discomfortbecausewhenthey are lookingatyoutheybecome more
focal pointand that’smakesthe shotmore powerful andstrong especially withFreddie’s pose atthe
bottom.The position of themcameraisunique aswell because they’re all lookingatthemthere are
at eye level showingthemasexpectedtothemtolookinglike inreal lifebutalsoFreddie isatthe
bottomof the people butisalsothe onlyone posing andisin frontof the three othermembers
showingusthat he’sthe leadermakinghimibnthe image more powerful anddominate thanthe
others.The colours inthis image isverymute and they’re verylittle colourinitthere practically
none butwe can see the coloursof theirfaceswhichbrightwhite fromthe lightexposingintheir
face on some brown hair colourbutthe restis all black.There are no brightcoloursjustserious
tonesof black thisshowthe dramaticvalue of thisimage and tell usthe viewerhow seriousthis
bandis because differentcolourscanmeandifferentemotions,suchasblackmeaningdeath,
mysteriousandsuch.The plainblacknessof the backgroundgivesme amorbidfeelinglike
somethingsthatunknownornegative like inmosthorrormoviesthe darkisscary factor. The
backgroundisemptyjustblacknessonlyshowingthe fourmembersoyour eyesnaturallyfocuseson
themmore and because of that theirfacesbecome more distinctiveandrecognizable andthat’sthe
mainpurpose of thisimage.Thisisan iconicimage of queenandit’shere to promote themselves
and theirsongbohemianrhapsody.So,puttingmore of the attentionandfocusontheirfacesis
clevermarketingasmostof unique shapesandcolourison theirfaces.
Overall Ido thinkithighlightsthe mainimage of the bandandwhat they all about because queenis
a rock band inthe 70’s and 80’s that sang aboutserioussubjectsandthisIthinkthis photograph is
well executed onrepresentingqueenasitisnow an iconicimage of the band.The message of this
picture isthisis whowe are andwhat were kindof all aboutbecause thisa promotional image so
there isn’tanyreal story I think justthe message of theiridentity.
Fashion
Fashionphotography istoshowoff
clothesinunique andelementwherethey
use differentsettingandposestoshowoff
the clothesat itsbestway.Very similarto
advertisementitspromotingthe fashion
and the brand it’sfromsuch as vogue.
Usingdifferenttechnical techniques like
lighting,positioning,props,settingand
such.
I like the actressposingthe clotheswhois
alreadya famouscelebrity.Ilike Emma
Watson because Ihave seen herinfilms
and TV soI alreadylike the personposing
inthe clothesmakingitmore appealing
3. seeingpeople role modelsinclothes theirtryingtolike acelebrityendorsement.Forexample,if
Kobe Bryanta NBA legend wore Nike sneakersforhisgamesandadvertisedtheminaphotothena
bigfan of basketball willbe more interestedinNikesneakers.Thisisthe same thingbutalsoI like
herthe wayshe presentsthe dressand shoesthatis all at similarlevel because herfeetare upon a
stool makingiteasiertosee the fashionandseeingthe clothesinamore pleasingway. One
componentI do not like aboutthisimage isthe floorof the backgrounditblendstoomusicwiththe
dressand itdoesnot lookgoodbecause youreyesgetconfusedwhenyoufirstlookingit.The
bottompart of the dressblendsinalittle whichcause some colourstclash,howeverthisonlyalittle
problembecause the dressdoesn’tblendintoomuchandmost of her dressisabove the floorfrom
the positioningthe camera. Fashionphotographyisalwaystypically modelled byfemalesandthisis
mainlybecause fashionis muchmore popularforgirlsandclothesforgirlsare more artisticthan
malesclothing. Moreover, seeinganattractive girl modellingsomethingwillmake itmore appealing.
The lightingonthisphotoshootiscomingfrombehindthe camerasandthiscausesshadowstobe
createdinvariousplaceslike herface andlegs.Thisgivesusmore the sense of three-dimensional
because it’sina plainspace.Thismakesthe fashionmore appealingbecause we cansee itmore
clearlybecause of the shadowcreatingdefinitionsinthe dress. The backgroundof thisphotoshootis
veryconventional forfashionphotographywhere we have aplainbackgroundtogive more focuson
the mainobject.Backgroundisn’tcompletelyplainwithsolidcoloursbutisan actual settingwith
wallsanda floorbut withdarkcoloursand withdifferenttexturesbecause of the lightingreflecting
off the wall and scratcheson them.The lightingthat’sshiningonthe wall reflectsof itmakingthe
wall a more detail thenjustsolidblue.Thismakesthe environmentof the clothesmaybe more real
as we can see in inactual place insteadof a white background,thispersuade sthe viewermore
aboutlikingthisfashionbecause theycansee a realisticsettingthat’sthe clothescanbe.The same
can be saidwiththe propsusedwithinthe photo andalsothese propshelpsshow the fashionand
the dresscrates a nice contrast betweenthe darknessagainmakingismore effectiveonthe eyes
whenlooking. The colourrepresentsthe themeof thisfashionandinthisimage we see alot
differentshadesof blue whichgivesyouanice peaceful andcalmfellingbecause the colourisstill
brightand notcolder.Thisgivesthe fashionmore confidence asitalsoshowsmore stabilityand
integrity. Ithinkthisimage doeshighlightthe dressinamodernanddesirable waywith the technical
aspectsand itdoesgive the rightfeelingandmessage.
Photojournalism
Photojournalismiscapturingphotosand
editingthemtopresenttheminnewsstory
justlike regularjournalismbutwithphotos.
I like thatthisimage tellsastorythat’s
meaningful intodayandtellsahistoryin
time where the worldwaswatwitheach
otherand usedviolence.Thisphotowas
takenby Timpage in the Vietnamwarand
thisimage tellsme thatwar waswas hard
and tooka toll on people. Myimpression
was soldiersare peopleandtheyhave
moralsand choicesthatdefythemas person
and a personwho didn’twantthisisjust
takinga break but we can see fromhis posture he is slumped downindepressionand exhausted.It
4. tellsme thatwar was the enemyandthe people theywere fightingbecause theirliveslikethis
soliderhasbeentakenawaylike theirfreedomhasbeentakenawayyet they’refightforfreedom.
The gun is restedprettyfaraway from the soliderlike if itwasanentityitself andshow thatgunsare
crazy and isa destructionbecause the gun representswarandhate and thiscertainpersonseems
reallyfrustratedwithitandhe usesitas a weapontokill because the settingaroundhimis
destroyedwithcrackedwallsandbrokenconcrete.We see nothinghappyorlivelyinthe image just
nothingbutsadness.Yougetthe feelingof emptinessof the personlikehe hasnothingleftbesides
that gun.A mainthingis we cannotsee hisface so we don’tsee the emotionfromhiseyesorfacial
expressionbecause of thatall we getfromhimis depressionandsadnessfromwhathe isdoing.
The image is inblackand white whichmakesthisimage muchmore seriousaswe don’tsee any
broughtcoloursjustthe dull coloursof black andwhite tellingyouhow seriousthis image andalsoit
showsitsage andhistoryinblack andwhite.Whensee blackandwhite we thinkmore of the past.
Whenthere’s nocolourswe don’thave a lot more distractiongivingmore of the mainfocusonthe
actual personorobjectsalsothe black andwhite makesthe image more realisticandmoodywhich
fitsperfectlywiththe themeof thisphoto.The contrastbetweenthe blackandwhile givesmore the
photomore emotional impactandthe same thinggoeswiththe lighting.The lightingagaingivesthe
photomore realismand showsmore detail inthe photomakingthe photlike amomentintime has
beenpaused.The lightinginthisimage isnaturel meaningthe lightcomesfromanaturel source in
thisimage it’sfromthe sun.This presentsthe image inamore realisticwayandshow us the image
inliterallynewlightinsteadof artificial lightfromalight.The framingof the shot isunique aswell
because we the guyand and gunare equallyinthe photowithbothof thembeinginthe middle of
the shot andnot justthe person.Thismakesthe guna more eye catchingobjectand tellingthe
viewerthatthe gunis an importantpartof the image to the person.The framingof the image isa
compositional technique withthembalancingthe twomainsubjectsinone image makingthem
more equal.Asbothare shownina bad conditionwiththe gunbeingdirtylayingonthe ground
deadand the guy lookingdownindepression.
Portraiture
Portraiture photographyIsa closerupimage of a
personseeingtheirfacial expressionsand
personalityin more detail andthe cameralayoutis
verticallyupinstead of horizontallylikelandscape.
I like thathumourof this photoa lotand it showsthe
personalityof the Conanandwhathe’sall about.
The owl on hisshoulderisjustrandombut alsojust
unique andfunnybecause he lookingatus like were
crazy insteadthe owl.Idon’tlike the lightingonthis
that much butI thinkitsok because it’sina studio
and the lightingisdifferentmakingitmore
commercial thana highdefinitionrealisticphoto.
The lightingonthisimage fromone artificial lightsource whichisabiglight.The lighthelpstoshow
more detail onthe Conan’sface see more emotionandexpressiononhisface.The lightismainlyon
ismakingmore of the attentionandfocuson hisface than everythingelse.The lightsource ispretty
close to hisface creatinga softerlightmakingithisface brighterand createsstronghighlights
aroundhisface and shadowsshowingmore of anangle.The main colouragainof thisblue withthe
5. blue shirt,backgroundandeyes.All the colourof blue is separatedbyanothersolidlike the black
suitand thishighlightthe bodyandface more makinghisskinstandout more.The blue shadesgive
youthe feelingof peace andconfidence andthe black suitalsoshow sophistication.Inthisphoto
he’slookingdirectlyintothe cameralike he’slookingatusgivingmore impactand more focusto his
face because we naturallylookatpeople’seyes.The way he’spositionedinthe shotisperfectlyin
the middle makingitsymmetrical whichmakesthe viewerfeel the photismore balancedinsteadof
unbalanced andthe camera isat eye level withus viewinghimshowingusmore hispersonality. The
owl on hisshoulderisunique asitjustfillsinthe blanknessof the backgroundmore byplacinga
white owl whichstandoutformeverythinganditcomparesthe owlsface to Conan’screatesa nice
imagerywithhimcopyingthe owl’swide eyesandfacelessexpression,seeingtwofacial featuressee
repetitionused. Ithinkthis image doeshighlightConan’sface more andtellsuswhohe is and
message he’stryingtoputof theirwhichishe’sfunnyandrandombecause owl andface he making.
Alsothe backgroundisblanktryingto give more focuson the face as the depthof fieldgivesmore
definitiontothe closestthingwhichhisface andnotthe blankbackground.
High street
Highstreetphotographyisphotosinpublic
areas mainlyinthe streetsshowingmany
featuresof a regulardaylike a flyonthe
wall,capturinga posed appearance of a
regularday.
I like the manydifferentcomponentsin
thisphotoparticularwith all the cars and
people ismakesthe photoseembusyand
givesa lotof objectsto lookat. It also
givesyoua free feelingbecause of all the
car andpeople doingtheirownthings
makingitthisphotoalive givingyoua
confidentemotion.Ialsolike the distance inthisphotoandthe angle it’stakenfromwhichgivesthe
photomore character, but one thingI don’tlike ismaybe the lackof colourin thisimage Ifeel like
theycouldhave got more colourif takenfrom sunnierdayorpeople wearingbrightclothingthen
the phot couldlookedbrighterinsteadcolder.
The lightinginthisphoto isnatural and showsthe whole streetinadifferentwaybecause the sun is
a big lightitshowseverythingonthe streetandcoloursthat an artificial lightcannotdo.The skyis
white anditshinesthe streetverycoldlyandthisshowsthe streetina more realisticwaygiving
more detail andsettingthe theme whichisurbanmore real theme because it’snotall sunny
showingeverythinginapositive way.We have gritandcracks on the road and the lightshowsthe
whole photina newcolourwhichismainly grey,black,white andlittle darkblue.The onlycolourin
thisisimage is the yellow cabswhichshow itsiconographyto New York those twoyellow cabs
contrast well withthe othercoloursandgivesyouanice friendliness feeltoitgivingthe picture
more warmth,but everythingelse isdarkanddull fromthe concrete road to the blackwindows.As
well fromthe buildings, streetandAmericanflagswhichagainismore iconographyandestablishing
more of the setting we see highlightsof blue thisgivesusthe impressionof stabilityand authority
but alsocoolnessandgoodness.The positionof the cameraistypicallyconventionalinstreet
photographybecause we inthisphotothe camerais angledalittle lowerthatthe normal highest
viewof a person.Thisshowsusthat the city andobjectsare more powerful andgreaterfromthe
6. heightfactormakesus feel more powerlessandamazementfromthe shire heightanddistance of
the buildingsandstreet. One bigcompositionwe see isleadinglines,we see alotof from the road
surfaces,streetandbuildings.Thisdrawsattentionfromthe viewerleadingthe mainsubjectand
thisgivesyou a feelingof motionbecauseroads naturally leadsomewhereandwe have objects
goingtheirownwaylike anant colonyexcepteveryoneisgoinginstraightlines.Thiscomposition
leadsyoureyestothe cityitself makingyoulookatthe endof the road more or lookingatthe taxi
more because that’son a leadingline aswell.Ithinkthisimage doesgive the messageof whatthe
settingisthisIsone way youcouldsee it tellingusthatmanystoriesandactioncan happeninthis
place.
Studio work
Studiophotographyisphotographytakenin
artistworkspace like aroom with different
equipmenttocreate unique photo.
In thisimage we a familyof fourall hugging
togetherclosely withhuge happy smileson
theirfacesat the camera withinawith
background. Withall of themwearingsimple
solidcolours yetbrightandshowthe mum and
dad behindslightlytogetintoa similarheight
withtheirkidsandthemall wrappingtheir
arms aroundeach other.I like the brightlight
shiningonthem that’sclose tothemwhich
givesthe lightasofterfeel toitand I like the
whole backgroundandcroppingof the shotas we can onlysee upto theirhipsupwardsandthat
makesitnice relationtogetherbecause of the noheightdifference.Itshowsthatthey’re are close
familyif theirfacesare nexttoeach otheritgivesyoua happy feelingwhenlooking.
The backgroundof the photis plainjusta solidwhite whichmoststudiophotoshave whenhaving
no backgroundandthe reasonforthisis because givesmore focusonthe mainsubjectwhichthe
family.We see more detail intheirfacesandpositionbecause there’snothingtodistractyou
because the familyiscloserandsharper.The white of the backgroundhelpsthe photomore
because itgivesyouthe feelingof hope,lightandfreshnessmore anditshowsthe familymore in
that waymakingthemlookfresher.It’salsoa nice contrastwiththe clothesthey’re wearingwhich
brightcoloursclose to white againshowingthe lightnessandtone of thisphotwhichisfun and
happiness. Themlookingdirectlyintothe cameragivesthe viewermore of aconnectionwiththem
because we can see theiremotionlookingatus because naturallylookatpeople eyesandwe see
theirbrightcolourseyeswe getfeelingof joyandwe see the life withinthem. Alsothe positionof
theirkidsis unique aswell because they’re alittle higherthantheirparentsmaybe this istoshow an
equalitywithall of thembecause theirheadsandbodyare smallerthan the parents and thisshows
thembeinga little tallermaybe toshow more peace thenshowingthe parentsmore powerful from
theirheightbutalsoit couldbe a natural way to bendforthe parentstryingto makingthispicture a
natural by showingafamilyinfamilystances. They’realsoinmixedpositionwithaline andsome are
infront of each thanthe other maybe givingusmore thanone interpretationsof innocence and
family.Ilike the message itshowswhichisfamilyisimportantandhappinessbecause nothingis
more importantbecause havingpeoplelikefamilyisimportantfactorof happiness.Thisdoes
7. highlightthe intendedsubjectwhichisthe familyinatheme thatI thinkmostpeople will getwhen
looking.
Architectural
Architectural photographyisthe photographingof
buildingsandsimilarstructuresthatare both
aestheticallypleasingandaccurate representations
of theirsubjects.
In thisphoto we have room that fallingapartwith
wallscracked,debriseverywhere,nofurniture and
such.This abandonhouse still seemstostill have
onlythree leatherchairstwobeingnormal size and
one beinga longstretchedchair.The sealinghas
cavedin with windbe crackedwe have dust
particlesandleaveseverywhere onthe alongwith
dirtand debris.All the wallpaperhasbeenripped
off and I like thatistakenlike if itwasa normal
room.I like we can imagine whatitcouldhave
lookedlike before andthe three chairsseemtonothave movedbecause theyare still positionedin
domesticwayandit showsitsage and historyfromthe style of the chairs.
The natural lightinginthisshotmakesthe roomverypeaceful andwe cansee it ina differentway
because the lightbeamsfromthe windowscause lightareasanddarkareas of the room. The lighting
makesus see the roomina quieterandpeaceful way.Were usedtothinkinganabandonedhouse is
scary but since thisisshowninthe day time Idon’t feel uneasybutpeace andemptyof how lifeless
thisroom isbut still givesyouthe feel of hope.Thisfeelinghope mightcome fromthe beamsof
lightswhichrepresentinthisphotoa bigwayof hope andpeace like nature whenyou’re inforest,
like nature takenoverthisroomwithtime anddirt.You revive manyinterpretationsof thisroom
couldbe and questionsof whathappenedbutstill gettingagloomyfeelingfromthese chairsthat
are positionedstrangelylikesomethingwiredhashappenedormaybe goingto.The colour of brown
and greyinthisimage createsa strange coolnessandwarmthat the same time withleatherand
woodcolourmakingus thinkof nature withtreesbutalsoof constructions.We alsohave some
readinglineswiththe floorandwallsitself goingdownthe roomlike aroad andthisnaturel makes
our eyesfollow tothe mainsubjectwhichthe roomitself andprops. Naturally guidingoureyesto
the whole room.We see a lot of differentshape goingoninthisroomour eyesdon’t naturally see a
mainsubjectinthisroom andthe camerais positionateye levelshowsthe roominmidshotlike a
pointof view.Relatingtothe viewerof whatthiswouldlooklike if youthere inthatspotthisiswhat
youwouldsee andthishighlightthe message of abandonmentandnature alsolife anddeath.
8. Medical
My firstimpressionof thisphotoisthatthisis a
seriousmomentthat’shappeningandkindof
scary because it’sinblackand white itkindgives
youan uneasyfeelingbecause iconicthingslike a
mad scientistlikeFrankenstein orsurgerywhich
kindof scares youbecause youdon’tknow what
he’sdoingwhatkindof surgeryit is.Hisfocuses
intentiontowhathe’slookingatmakesme feel
focusesonwhat’shappeningandthe twoblack
thingsonhis glassesagainconfusesme abit
because surgeryisaboutlife anddeath.Those are
the reasonswhyI like itbutI don’tlike the
framingandcroppingof the shotbecause we can only see histophalf of hisface.Maybe there’s a
reasonto that because itgives more focusonthe guys itself andshow more detail withinhisface
makingthe whole thingmore dramaticbecause there’snobackground.We dosee a little of the
backgroundinthe bottom rightbutits blurry and that’sbecause the depthof field ismainly show us
the mainsubjectand makeshimlookmore distinctive andmakesthe viewerpaymore focustothe
subjectratherthan the background.
The image is inblackand white whichmakesthisimage muchmore seriousaswe don’tsee any
broughtcoloursjustthe dull coloursof black andwhite tellingyouhow seriousthisimage andalsoit
showsitsage andhistoryinblack andwhite.Whensee blackandwhite we thinkmore of the past.
Whenthere’snocolourswe don’thave a lot more distractiongivingmore of the mainfocusonthe
actual personorobjectsalsothe black andwhite makesthe image more realisticandscary whichfits
perfectlywiththe theme of thisphoto. The colourblackandwhite givesusaninterpretationof
deathand mysterybecause all we see hisface butdarkcoloursalsomake us thinkof deathand feel
curious.Many numberof interpretationscanbe suggested,maybe the image maybe ameditation
on life anddeaththe doctorin white representinglifeandnature of innocence andthe darkinterior
representingdeath. Althoughwe have noideawhatthe doctorsees,there isa sense thatitis
somethingtragicordisgusting.Ithinkthisimage givesusthe message inaclearway and does
highlightthe face of the guy whichshowsthe theme verywell inthisphoto.
9. Illustration
Illustrationphotographyisaphotoof somethingbut
interpretedin anillustrativewaytellingusastory or
concept.
I like the style of thisillustrativephotoasitsblend
photographyanddrawingwiththose pencil sketches.It
alsogivesthe photoan importantmeaningbehindthis
storyand visuallyisnice tolookat. I don’tlike the
personinthisimage he doesn’t relate tome and most
photosdon’tbecause they’re typicallyaboutadultsand
oldpeople.
The backgroundof thisimage isprettyplainexceptthe
the colourand texture of the backgroundlookslike
paper,we alsoget thatideabecause theirpencilslines
on itthisgivesthe viewerthe illusionthatthe manin
thisphotowas drawingandis actuallyina sketchbook.
The no backgroundgivesthe mainsubjectmore focusbutas well inthisimage itservesapurpose
and unique narrative whichmightbe the guyisfrustratedandconfusedaboutsomethingmaybe life,
anxietyorwhateverasthisimage can relate toany personinlife asyoucan interpretivemany
suggestions. Andthere’smultiple versionsof himlike he getting angrierandcrazy like himholding
hisheadsuggestsmaybe he goingcrazy andfadingawayintothe sketchbookwith himlosingcolour
and becomingpencil art. The maniswearingcasual clothingwithaplaingreyt-shirtand blue jeans.
He’slookingdownatthe ground intenselywithhisheadinhishandsandaroundhimwe see
sketchedversionaroundhimlikehismultiplepersonalitiesisgettingrazerormaybe thisis whathe
feelsinside andhe’sjusttryingtobottle ituplike it’stryingtosymbolise aspecificemotionwhichis
angeror confusion.Thisphotographgivesyouthe view the feelingof of thata swell asisimitatesin
a reallyeffective waywherewe we canrelate andunderstandbecause of itssimple nature of
everyone hasfeltlikethis. The lightinglightinginthisimage isartificial usingconventional studio
lightstoshowmore detail focusonthe main subjectbutone little detail inthisphotoisthatthere’s
shadowsoneach cornerof the photograph. Thishelpsmakesthe photoitselfmore dynamicand
standsour more because contrastwiththe backgroundverywell asit makingthe subjectpopout
more because he’sspillingawayintothe paper.Ithinkthisdoeshighlightthe message verywell
whichcouldbe any problemsyouhave aspersonas thisimage Isabout anger,fear,stress, anxiety
and more.I thinkthe narrative message isitrepresentshisemotionandfeelingandthisishow
people deal withbytryingtocope withitand move on.
10. Fine art
Fine art photography isphotography vision byartistsof
usuallysomethingsthatiscreative usingdifferentsettings
and propsto maybe promote somethingforfashionorto
expressemotions.
I reallylike the portraitstyle of thisimage asitreallyhelps
capture the personalityandeffectof the lightingand
backgrounda lot.I alsoreallylike the colourof the image
and depthfield itshowsaswe see alot of detail and
componentsof photographygoingon.The qualityof the
photois greatand I don’tdislike anythingaboutthisphotoI
like everythingaboutitwiththe differentcomponentits
usedand the wayit positioned.
The lightinginthisphotographisnaturel givingthe subject
and settinginthe photo more detail andcolour.The girl in
the photois more focusedandclearthan the backgroundof
the tornado androad thisis depthof fieldandthismakesthe
girl sharperand makesthe the viewermore focusedonthe
girl insteadeverythingarounditasit onlyfocusesonone
distance. Thismakesthe girl more colourful andgivesthe the
viewmore attentiontolookatthe girl.The girlsdressisvery
unique andkindof makesyouthinkof a differenttime or
place like Kansasespeciallywiththe settingwithlongplainfieldsandthe tornado youkindof think
of place somewhere inmiddle America likesand thisgivesyouthe feelingof enchantingand
peacefulnessbecausewhen youthinkof the countryside youthinkof peaceful and nature. However,
fromthisphoto it’sall darkwithgrey skiesanda devastating tornadothismakesyouthinkof
disastersanddestructionbutyetthere’sagirl juststandingthere withherhairflickingup.Itmakes
youthinkdifferentlyaboutthe photograph andwhat’shappeninghere andIthinkthatwhat its
meantto do as itmakesthinkof the 5 W’s. the colourof inthisphotographismainlyblue,greenand
greyand itsthose coloursinthisimage give an icycold feelingfromthe darkcoloursbutshownin
the lightmakesitscolder.Whenyousee the greenyouthinkof life andthe environmentbutwith
the grey tornadoesyouthinkof death,chaosand strengthandthisalsomightrepresentbinary
oppositionwiththe greengrassmeaninglifeandthe tornadoesmeaningdeathandthiscreatesa
unique feelingwhenlookingatthe background.The colourinher brown hairand skincontrastswith
everythingelse reallywell andlooksdifferenttoeverythingelse around.She islikewarmerbecause
of the lightbrownhairand tannedskinsince she’sthe onlysharpsubject inthisimage itmakesmore
detail andgives more focusonher thanthe background. We alsosee leadinglinesinthisimage with
road goingdownintothe distance seeingitgetsmallerandthisnaturallyguidesyoureyestolookin
that directionmaybe toshowthe backgroundmore and draws the viewertodifferentpartsof the
frame.I thinkthis photographdoeshighlightthe messageinagreetwayand the message ismaybe
there’slife andtranquillywithindestructionandchaos.
11. Documentary
Documentaryphotography of photostakenthroughouttime
to documentshistoryanddifferenteventsinhistory.These
photosare usedtoeducate people abouthistorytoshow
whatthingswere like soyoucan neverforget.
I like thisimage alotbecause itsveryiconicphotographthat
representsthe endingof WorldWar 2 andwhat people felt
like atthat time and thisphotoshowswhatit lookedlikein
TimesSquare inNew York. I like thisimage because anyone
can tell see whatthe storyand message isaboutas it shows
the celebrationaroundthe worldof whatpeople did.In this
image as US navy soldiergrabsakissesa nurse ina white
dresson the streetwithcrowdsof people around themselves
as well celebrating.Thisimage hasbecome iconicandis
rememberedinpopculture becauseof whatrepresentsit
givesyoua raw feelinghappinessandproudness alsoshows
a romanticfeel toit because of the couple andcan be
interpretedinmanywayof whatishappeninginthisimage
like twolostloversfiningeachlike inromanticfilms.Youcan
feel the sense of joythatthe people inthisphotographfelt
afterthe endof worldwar 2 and see how happythey’re after
the longstruggle andits reallyencapsulatesthe time period
of thatmoment.
The photo isinblack andwhite because of the technologybackthenin camera, as theycouldnot
shootphotoswithcolour,butthe blackand white Ithinkreallyhelpsthe photoespeciallyintoday
whenlookat a photolike this.Ithinkthisreallyshowsthe pastas thatyou thinkof whenyousee
blackand white soit tellsyoustraight away thatthisis a momentin history.The blackand white also
helpsvisuallywiththe coloursasthe two people dressedinnormal uniformsinthat eraisin solid
colours.The man isprettymuch all inblack andthe girl all inwhite andthiscontrasts well witheach
otherand thisgivesitmore attentionfocuswhen viewing, astheyare the mainsubjectinthisphoto
fromtheircolouras well asthe framinginthe camera because the cameraisfocusingonthem. The
couple inthisphotoisclearlythe largestpeople inthe frame andthat’sbecause the focal pointof
thisphotois the couple butalsothe camera isfocusingionthemmore because theyare nearerto
the camera makingthe backgroundmore blurrierwhichgivesthemmore sharpnessandfocusfor
people viewing.The depthof fieldhelpsshow the couplemore andwe can the pose they’re making
whenkissingisamomentintime makingita documentaryphotobutalsopose and colourshow
theiroutline more anditgivesitlightmoodbecause of whathappeninginthe photo.Ithinkthis
image ismeantto be hopeful andincelebration.Ithink thisphotodoeshighlightthe message very
well andnarrative. The narrative isthattwo people inatime happinesskisseachotheroutof joyof
beingalive and notat war because of the endof WorldWar 2. I thinkone of the messagesisthat
hope finds awayintimesof war and depressionaspeople will findhappiness
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