1.  What is in the centre of the image?
The centre of the image is not the main focus; it’s simply the chests of two dominant band
members. The real focus of the photo is at the top which is where the eyes are drawn to,
rather than the centre.
 What is on the periphery?
The outskirts of the photo is a plain and simple grey background, this may be to ensure there
entire focus of the photo is on the band members and more specifically there facial features.
 Has the photo been staged?
Yes, the photo has been staged; it has been taken in a studio and professionally managed.
 What do you think happened directly before the image was taken?
I think that directly before the image was taken, the four band members were specifically
positioned into that stance and aspects such as lighting and camera focus and angle were
appropriately tweaked and checked.
 What do you think happened directly after?
I think that directly after, they may have been positioned differently or another angle was
used in order to take another shot.
 Is the entire photo equally in or out of focus?
The entire photo is in focus, all features are instantly recognisable.
 Is the lighting bright, dim or shadowy?
The lighting is very clear and printed in black and white. The image is also shadowy which
enhances features such as cheekbones and jaw lines.
 Is there any obvious cropping? What do you think was left out?
I think that there is obvious cropping yes, the photo has been cropped to a suitable
horizontal rectangle shape, cutting out from the waist down on all members and parts of an
arm of the two members on the sides.
 What age, gender or ethnicity do they appear to be?
The four males appear to be around the age of 40 when this photo was taken and or white
British ethnicity.
 What can you tell about them from their dress or situation?
They were very current at the time of the photo, their hair and style was on trend and they
stuck by their personal look at the same time.
 Are they looking directly into the camera, inviting empathy or away, signifying distance?

2. They are looking directly into the camera which instantly connects with the viewer. Due to
them being artists, this means they are inviting the audience to listen to their music and
become a fan.
 Is the photo taken at a high angle, making the viewer feel like they are looking down on the
person or at a low angle, making the viewer feel like they’re looking up to/at the person?
The photo is not at a high or low angle, they’re looking straight ahead in order to connect
with the audience on a personal level, not to intimidate or belittle.
 What is their posture? Does the posture hint at other activities, feelings or situations that
are not otherwise obvious in the photo?
Their posture is strong, pulled-up and together. This implies they are confident and at the
top of their game.
 Why do you think this photo was taken? What is its purpose?
I think this photo was taken as part of a professional photo shoot which may have been for a
magazine, billboard or any form of promotion.
 Where could you see this picture appearing?
I could see this photo appearing anywhere where the band is being advertised, I think it
would work in terms of being inviting, strong and professional. I could also see this photo as
part of an interview, as it is very easy to connect with the picture due to eye contact.