SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 8
Photography research
By Nicole Riley
Full body shot
•   This is a full body shot of a well known
    celebrity .This shot is often used if the
    person is recognisable enough to the
    audience that you are able not to use a
    close up because a close up gives you a
    closer and more clear shot of who it is . I
    think the reasoning behind the angle in this
    shot is to show the clothing she is wearing
    because she is well known for her outfit
    choices this allows the picture to be more
    eye catching and colourful because the
    frame is longer so more of the celebrity is
    shown. The eye-catching features of this
    photo are that it uses the colour. By using
    mainly black for her entire body but then
    adds a vibrant and bright splash of colour
    to the image this catches the eye of the
    audience because of the contrast the
    colours create. Another effect used is that
    they have allowed the image to look
    original by creating something so different
    to what other photos look like this creates a
    main draw in by using creativity and over
    the top effects throughout the image . The
    lighting within the shot is effective because
    they use a light reflector this will cause the
    light to reflect off the surface and stay fairly
    narrow on the bounce this is used to make
    sure the paint or oil looks wet and shiny
    and highlights one side of her body. Giving
    the other a shadowing allowing it to look
    more edgy and mysteries.
Low angle shot
•   This low angle shot is used to make the
    audience feel inferior to the celebrities
    this makes the audience want to buy the
    magazine because the angle intimidates
    the audience because they feel like the
    celebrities are more powerful. The pose
    the girl is in creates a more close up
    shot this draws the audience in because
    of the eye contact this is a draw in
    therefore persuades them to buy the
    magazine. The dull coloured clothing
    and background within the shot are
    used to make the more vibrant colours
    stand out to the audience more, for
    example the girls red hair looks really
    bright and eye-catching compared to
    the dull and lifeless colours. The band
    are all dressed in different dull colours
    but all have the tie in colour of black
    this helps make them look more like a
    group and not separate celebrities. The
    lighting shown is coming from the
    camera or below the camera to
    illuminate there faces and to create
    shadowing to create a sharper edge .
    The back ground has been kept simple
    and grey to not pull away from the
    celebrities this allows them to be the
    main pulling point and the first thing
    the audience look at. The face the
    woman is pulling implies that the band
    is play full and likes to mess around and
    have fun this allows the audience to
    relate and see what type of people the
    band are and also what type of music
    they play..
High angle shot
•   This high shot angle shot is used to create a
    more close up view of the celebrities face this
    makes them more recognisable to the
    audience. The main point this shot is usually
    used is when they want the model or
    celebrity to look inferior or less intimidating
    the angle on this specific shot creates a more
    personal view this helps because the
    audience will either feel obliged to buy it
    because they feel sorry for them or help
    them to relate therefore making them want
    to buy it so they can really get the inside look
    on the celebrity . The lighting used in this
    image is coming from the top of the frame
    ,this is either created by a flash or a source of
    light such as cool lights to create a lighting
    just at his face the reason hot lighting isn't
    used is because that would be to bright and
    cause the person not to be able to open there
    eyes or to squint. The rest of his body
    however is shadowed this gives the effect that
    he is looking up to the light. the colours used
    in this shot are mainly different shades blues
    and blacks this creates a main theme and
    allows a easier job for the person who is
    choosing the text and the colours that will be
    over the image, it also connotes he is sad
    because blue usually signifies depression or
    sadness this is also helped by the expression
    on the celebrities face which is straight and
    emotionless this gives the audience a idea
    that the story about the artist will be sad or
    about how he feels, it also helps them see
    what type of music genre the artist usually
    sticks to. The high angle image also elongates
    his body and slims him making his head look
    bigger in proportion to his body this creates a
    very interesting image which is appealing to
    the audiences eye allowing it to look creative
    and unusual.
High angled Tilted frame
close up        The high angle gives a
                sharper look to her
                      face and creates a
                      more visually
                      interesting shot. The
                      tilted frame creates a
                      more unique
                      photograph and
                      frames the face better
                      it also allows a better
                      angle to create
                      shadowing on the
                      models face this
                      hardens her features
                      and allows her to look
                      more like a model. The
                      close up allows the
                      frame to focus on just
                      her face this is
                      effective if the photo
                      where to be used in a
                      make up advert .
tilted frame   • This medium close up
                 allows the audience to
medium close     see very clearly who the
                 person is and also allows
up               the model to look closer
                 at the camera allowing
                 them to draw in the
                 audience. The high
                 lighting creates a angelic
                 and sweet look to her
                 face creating a softer feel
                 to the image , it also
                 creates shadowing under
                 her face allowing the
                 photograph to look more
                 professional . The props
                 used within the image
                 create a different feel to
                 the image allowing it to
                 be original and catch the
                 audiences eye the fabric
                 draped around her face
                 gives contrast and a flow
                 to the image while also
                 framing the models face
                 this creates a all over
                 better image.
Over the
shoulder shot   • This over the
                  shoulder shot
                  allows the image
                  to look more
                  creative and
                  allows the
                  audience to focus
                  on the models face
                  creating a main
                  draw in the
                  expression on the
                  models face
                  creates a more
                  carefree playful
                  image allowing
                  the audience to
                  see she is happy
                  even though the
                  image is without
                  colour. The
                  lighting catches
                  her face
                  illuminating her
                  features allowing
                  her entire face to
                  be seen properly.
More test shoot examples

More Related Content

Viewers also liked

Love and Do, 12/6/15
Love and Do, 12/6/15Love and Do, 12/6/15
Love and Do, 12/6/15
CLADSM
 
Siglo 17 barroco 1600
Siglo 17 barroco 1600Siglo 17 barroco 1600
Siglo 17 barroco 1600
Triguillo
 

Viewers also liked (8)

Masonic apron belt ribbon
Masonic apron belt ribbonMasonic apron belt ribbon
Masonic apron belt ribbon
 
Love and Do, 12/6/15
Love and Do, 12/6/15Love and Do, 12/6/15
Love and Do, 12/6/15
 
リディラバインターン希望者採用説明資料
リディラバインターン希望者採用説明資料リディラバインターン希望者採用説明資料
リディラバインターン希望者採用説明資料
 
LA FILOSOFIA DE CARLOS MARK
LA FILOSOFIA DE CARLOS MARKLA FILOSOFIA DE CARLOS MARK
LA FILOSOFIA DE CARLOS MARK
 
Siglo 17 barroco 1600
Siglo 17 barroco 1600Siglo 17 barroco 1600
Siglo 17 barroco 1600
 
Fin Del Capitalismo
Fin Del CapitalismoFin Del Capitalismo
Fin Del Capitalismo
 
Hormiga Arriera Genero Atta Acromyrmex
Hormiga Arriera Genero Atta Acromyrmex Hormiga Arriera Genero Atta Acromyrmex
Hormiga Arriera Genero Atta Acromyrmex
 
Pricing strategies by Ahmad Faraz
Pricing strategies by Ahmad FarazPricing strategies by Ahmad Faraz
Pricing strategies by Ahmad Faraz
 

Photography research

  • 2. Full body shot • This is a full body shot of a well known celebrity .This shot is often used if the person is recognisable enough to the audience that you are able not to use a close up because a close up gives you a closer and more clear shot of who it is . I think the reasoning behind the angle in this shot is to show the clothing she is wearing because she is well known for her outfit choices this allows the picture to be more eye catching and colourful because the frame is longer so more of the celebrity is shown. The eye-catching features of this photo are that it uses the colour. By using mainly black for her entire body but then adds a vibrant and bright splash of colour to the image this catches the eye of the audience because of the contrast the colours create. Another effect used is that they have allowed the image to look original by creating something so different to what other photos look like this creates a main draw in by using creativity and over the top effects throughout the image . The lighting within the shot is effective because they use a light reflector this will cause the light to reflect off the surface and stay fairly narrow on the bounce this is used to make sure the paint or oil looks wet and shiny and highlights one side of her body. Giving the other a shadowing allowing it to look more edgy and mysteries.
  • 3. Low angle shot • This low angle shot is used to make the audience feel inferior to the celebrities this makes the audience want to buy the magazine because the angle intimidates the audience because they feel like the celebrities are more powerful. The pose the girl is in creates a more close up shot this draws the audience in because of the eye contact this is a draw in therefore persuades them to buy the magazine. The dull coloured clothing and background within the shot are used to make the more vibrant colours stand out to the audience more, for example the girls red hair looks really bright and eye-catching compared to the dull and lifeless colours. The band are all dressed in different dull colours but all have the tie in colour of black this helps make them look more like a group and not separate celebrities. The lighting shown is coming from the camera or below the camera to illuminate there faces and to create shadowing to create a sharper edge . The back ground has been kept simple and grey to not pull away from the celebrities this allows them to be the main pulling point and the first thing the audience look at. The face the woman is pulling implies that the band is play full and likes to mess around and have fun this allows the audience to relate and see what type of people the band are and also what type of music they play..
  • 4. High angle shot • This high shot angle shot is used to create a more close up view of the celebrities face this makes them more recognisable to the audience. The main point this shot is usually used is when they want the model or celebrity to look inferior or less intimidating the angle on this specific shot creates a more personal view this helps because the audience will either feel obliged to buy it because they feel sorry for them or help them to relate therefore making them want to buy it so they can really get the inside look on the celebrity . The lighting used in this image is coming from the top of the frame ,this is either created by a flash or a source of light such as cool lights to create a lighting just at his face the reason hot lighting isn't used is because that would be to bright and cause the person not to be able to open there eyes or to squint. The rest of his body however is shadowed this gives the effect that he is looking up to the light. the colours used in this shot are mainly different shades blues and blacks this creates a main theme and allows a easier job for the person who is choosing the text and the colours that will be over the image, it also connotes he is sad because blue usually signifies depression or sadness this is also helped by the expression on the celebrities face which is straight and emotionless this gives the audience a idea that the story about the artist will be sad or about how he feels, it also helps them see what type of music genre the artist usually sticks to. The high angle image also elongates his body and slims him making his head look bigger in proportion to his body this creates a very interesting image which is appealing to the audiences eye allowing it to look creative and unusual.
  • 5. High angled Tilted frame close up The high angle gives a sharper look to her face and creates a more visually interesting shot. The tilted frame creates a more unique photograph and frames the face better it also allows a better angle to create shadowing on the models face this hardens her features and allows her to look more like a model. The close up allows the frame to focus on just her face this is effective if the photo where to be used in a make up advert .
  • 6. tilted frame • This medium close up allows the audience to medium close see very clearly who the person is and also allows up the model to look closer at the camera allowing them to draw in the audience. The high lighting creates a angelic and sweet look to her face creating a softer feel to the image , it also creates shadowing under her face allowing the photograph to look more professional . The props used within the image create a different feel to the image allowing it to be original and catch the audiences eye the fabric draped around her face gives contrast and a flow to the image while also framing the models face this creates a all over better image.
  • 7. Over the shoulder shot • This over the shoulder shot allows the image to look more creative and allows the audience to focus on the models face creating a main draw in the expression on the models face creates a more carefree playful image allowing the audience to see she is happy even though the image is without colour. The lighting catches her face illuminating her features allowing her entire face to be seen properly.
  • 8. More test shoot examples