this is my photo analysis of ed sheeran

1. By Chloe Heads

2. What is in the centre of the image?
• The main focus of this image is the artists
facial expression. The artist looks quite
sensual which makes this image look
appealing. He holds the guitar in a protective
way almost showing possession over music.
• What is the periphery?
• The outskirts of the photo is a faint grey
background that slightly fades to one side.
Due to the simple background the main focus
is on the artist which may be the main
purpose of this initial image.
• Has the photo been staged?
• Yes, the artists body has been professionally
photo shopped onto a plain background.
• What do you think happened
directly before the photo was taken?
• I think that before the photo was taken the
artist was directed how to pose and positioned
in the way as shown.
• What do you think happened
directly after?
• I think after the image was taken the artist
would have been positioned a slightly way to
take an alternative or another shot.
• Is the photo equally or out of focus?
• All features displayed in the photo are equally
recognisable.

3. • Is the lightning bright, dim or
shadowy?
• The lightning is very bright and is shone
directly on the artists face.
• Is there any obvious cropping? If
so where?
• Yes, the lower half of the artists body has
been cropped out as well as the top of the
guitar. This may be due to the fact that the
main focus of the image is to see the artists
facial expression.
• What age, gender, ethnicity do
they appear to be?
• The artist appears to be in his middle 20’s
and his ethnic origin is White British.
• What can you tell about them from
their dress and situation?
• The Artist, Ed Sheeran appears to be someone
cheeky with an amazing talent. This is due to
the prop used in this photo and his facial
expression. He also has a tattoo which shows
originality and uniqueness.
• Are they looking directly at the
camera?
• Yes, the artist is looking directly at the camera
in a cheeky and sensual way.
• Is the photo taken on a high angle?
• No. the photo is directly taken on a medium
level where the artist is made to look like he is
almost staring directly at people looking at the
photo.

4. • What is their posture and what
does it indicate?
• His pose is quite casual and relaxed and he
doesn't look like he is under any pressure to
pose.
• Why do you think the photo was
taken and what was its purpose?
• I think the photo was taken as part of a
magazine article or a professional photo
shoots. It may well of also been taken to go
on top promotional offers or on the front of
albums.
• Where could you see this picture
appearing?
• I could see this photo being used in a
personal article or an exclusive interview with
the artist himself. This photo could be also
used in any advertisements related to the
artist as the image is easy to connect with
due to eye contact.