Photograph analysis

1. Photograph
Analysis
By Aaliyah McGregor

2. TOM
JENKINS

3. Who is Tom Jenkins?
Tom Jenkins is a successful and very popular sports photographer, who has travelled around
the world for 25 years taking photographs for sports events and personalities for The Guardian
and Observer newspapers. Jenkins has taken photographs for the six football world cups and
four summer Olympic Games and claims that that is the highlight of his career.
Tom Jenkins claims that if he had the talent he would be in front of the camera rather than
behind the camera. As a young boy Jenkins was obsessed with sports but his love for sports
didn’t not match his ability. Tom Jenkins then went on to study photography and fell in love the
concept and found then found that he could combine his two loves for sports and photography
with career in sports photography. He studied a photography course run by Magnum member
David Hurn Newport in South Wales. Leaving from the institution in 1989 he began to freelance
for Allsport. Progressively he began to get more consistent work for The Guardian and when
The Observer was acquire 1993 he began to also work for them.
His book for sports photography named ‘In The Moment’ was published in 2012 at the same
time as the London Olympics and was aided my an exhibition in Kings Place, London and
Newcastle.

4. Meaning:
The meaning of the photograph to capture the moment as rugby player
Jonny Wilkinson walks off the field after the rugby world cup 2003
against Australia.
Rule of third:
The first subject that catches the audiences attention Is the number 10
on the players shirt. As it makes the audience question who the player
is and why they are significant to this photo. Fans of the sport will be
able to identify who the player is from the number on the player shirt
and no name is specified.
Lighting:
The use of natural stadium lighting creates a slight darkness to the
photo this suggests the idea of fatigue as from the posture of the
player also he looks tired. The photographer uses shallow focus as the
player is in focus whilst the people towards the top of the photo are out
of focus this shows that the player as a sense of significance.
Subject and positioning:
The main subject of the photograph is central to the photo with fans
grabbing his arm this suggests the facts that he is respect.
Framing:
From the photo the audience can figure out why the player is
significant by the date in the background of 2003, this a significant day
for the English Rugby team and fans would be able to identify this. The
main focal point in this photo is the number on the players shirt and
the colour of the players shirt as it tells audience the significance of the
player. The photographer has used a fast shutter speed to reduce the
motion blur, as in the photo the main subject is moving away from the
camera as well as the crowd constantly moving.
Angle:
The angle is which it is taken from is from eye level, this is
so that they can capture the number on the players shirt
whilst also capturing the date in the background which adds
the overall message of the photograph, and for fans of
rugby being able to see that date will be significant to them
as it was a special moment. Also for people that are not
fans they can identify that it is important from the angle as it
also captures the people and there reactions around.

5. Rule of third:
The rule of third in this photograph is the player in the centre of the
photo as it suggest that he should be the first subject that the audience
look at when they see the photo, and then the photo opens up to the
ball which makes the audience question what he is doing and why it is
significant that specific moment. The aspect in the photo which
captures peoples attention in this photo is the shirt that the players
wearing and also the number on goalies T-shirt as for footballs fans this
will mean something significant or be a memory of an iconic moment
for football fans especially for either of them teams that are playing.
Framing:
The way the photo is framed is with the main focal point slightly right of
the photo, with a shallow focus as the player on the right is the only
subject in the photo that is in focus signifying that he should be the one
that the audience are focused as he is significant to the photo and the
meaning to football fans. The photographer has used a fast shutter
speed to reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the goalies is diving
and the players are still running as well as the crowd in the background.
Subject and positioning:
The positioning of the focal point is slightly off to the right attracting the
attention to all subjects on the right, as the ball in the photo is on the
right also which helps the meaning of the photo and the purpose.
Angle:
The angle in which the photo is taken from is a low angle, long shot
angle this creates the affects of capturing the moment as a whole and
illustrating to the audience how many people and fans went to see that
iconic moment.
Lighting:
The lighting in the photograph has a natural lighting and therefore could
suggest the idea of an iconic moment as the importance of the photo
being natural is important to fans. The shadow that is toward the top of
the stadium although it is because the sun is not shining there and there
is no light it could also suggest the idea of tension and anticipation as
the player goes to score a goal during the iconic moment.
Meaning:
The meaning of this photographer to capture the moment as Cristo
Ronaldo score a goal when he played for Manchester United.

6. Rule of third:
The main focus of the photograph is the runner running as
he is central to the photo the focus of the photo then opens
up to the runners leg as it he has a prosthetic leg this
suggests the idea of inspiration as the runner is a successful
runner and has achieved great things in the Olympics.
Framing:
The focal point in the photograph is the long shot of the
runner running as it create the idea of power and him being
a role model to those who suffer from the same problems.
In the photo there is a deep focus on the subject and the
location of the runner the most important aspects of the
photo. The photographer has used a fast shutter speed to
reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the runner is
sprinting and therefore capturing the cation as it happens.
Angle:
The angle which the photograph is taken from is a low angle
this is to make the subject look bigger than he actually is as
the stadium is a big place. Rather than a low angle which
would make him look very small. The use of a low angle also
makes the runner look powerful and shows his significance
to the Paralympic world.
Lighting:
The darkness in the lighting causes a sense of action and
tension as the runner runs.
Meaning:
The meaning of this photograph is to make Oscar Pistorius
look powerful and promote him as a athlete.
Subject and positioning:
The way the photo has been taken it is a full body shot capturing the action of the
subject and the every feature of him as he runs to so that fans of the runner can
identify who he is. The full body shot also tells the audience of the photo the
significance in the photo and why it was taken and that was to capture
Paralympian runner Oscar Pistorius as he runs.

7. MARIO
TESTINO

8. Who is Mario Testino?
Mario Testino was born in 1954 in Limas, Peru, where he grew up living a tradition middle
class catholic family life. Before becoming a photographer Mario Testino wanted to be a
priest and studied economics before becoming one of the most desired photographers in
the industry. He moved to London in 1956 and bought a flat in an abounded hospital in
Trafalgar square. Testino began to sell portfolios at £25 to wannabe models. To he is
known for his extremely polished and exquisite photographs, now at the peak of his
career he has taken photographs for Madonna for Versace as well as taking pictures for
the late Diana for her vanity fair cover 1997.
Testino has been recognised fore his charitable work, in 2010 he was awarded one of the
highest honours in his native country ‘The Grand Cross Order of Merit’. Testino has done
charity work for organisations such as, Save the Children, amfAR, Elton John AIDS
Foundation and CLIC Sargent for children with cancer. During his work froe Save The
Children he organised and fund raised to help the building of the El Salvador Clinic in the
Pueblo Nuevo District, Chincha

9. Rule of third:
The main focal point of the photo is the man and the dog in the photograph as the
audiences attention is drew toward both the man and the dog and the action their faces.
Lighting:
The use of studio lighting is affective in capturing the facial expression of the subjects. The
lighting in the photo is dark and sharp this gives the impression of anger.
Angle:
The photo is taken at eye level this could suggest the importance of catching the facial
expression of the subjects faces.
Subject and positioning:
The dog is slightly closer to the camera this could therefore suggest that the dog is the main
focal point in the photograph. None of the subjects in the photo are centre this could
suggest the sense of equality to both subjects in the photo, as well as the both subjects are
doing the same action also suggest the sense of equality.
Framing:
In the photo they use a deep focus but a simple background. The simple background keep
the audiences focus on the subjects in the photo, this confirms to the audience where the
main focal point is, and that is on the two subject. The photographer has used a fast shutter
speed to reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the subjects would have been asked to be
constantly moving and making different facial or body movement and therefore the
photographer will use ‘quick snaps’ to capture multiple moments as they happen.
Meaning:
The meaning of the photo is show off the suit which the male model is wearing, for
advertising purpose through attracting women and men’s attention through an attractive
man in a nice suit.

10. Lighting:
The lighting in the photograph is hard and sharp, helps
to portray the mood of the subjects in the photograph
as it creates a darkness.
Framing:
The photograph capture ¾ of the subjects body this
assists the message of the photograph as from their
body posture it shows the subjects being aggressive
and dark. The framing of photograph also shows the
background as dark as the shirts and the town is dark
this could suggest the idea of being different and rock
and roll this is also shown through the clothing of the
subjects. The photographer has used a fast shutter
speed to reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the
subjects would have been asked to be constantly
moving and making different facial or body movement
and therefore the photographer will use ‘quick snaps’ to
capture multiple moments as they happen.
Meaning:
The meaning of the photograph is to give the audience
the idea of darkness through fashion and to show off
the clothing or makeup that the girls are wearing.
Angle:
The angle in which the photo is taken from is eye level is could be
portrayed as the importance of capturing the facial expression of the
subjects in the photo.
Subject and positioning:
The two subjects are in the centre of the photo suggesting that they are
the main focal point of the photograph.
Rule of third:
The first subject that is seen in the photo is the two girls in the central of
photograph making them the focal point of the photograph, it then opens
up the background which can’t helps the message of the photograph.

11. Lighting:
The photographer captures the photograph in natural lighting this suggests the light and
happiness. As the lightness creates a soft and positive mood to the photograph.
Framing:
The framing of the photograph tells the audience that the couple are the focal point of the
photograph as the photographer uses a shallow focus to capture the couple attracting all the
attention of the audience to the couple. The photographer has used a fast shutter speed to
reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the subjects would have been asked to be constantly
moving and making different facial or body movement and therefore the photographer will use
‘quick snaps’ to capture multiple moments as they happen.
Angle:
The angle of the photograph has been taken from eye level this creates a sense of an direct
address from the subjects in the photograph, connecting dir3ctly with the audience of the
photograph.
Subject and positioning
the man in photograph is covering the women this suggests the idea of that the man protects
the women as he has his arms wrapped around him. The two subjects in the photo are both
central this shows the idea of them both being the focal point of the photo and them also being
equal as they are at the same level and both central to the photo
Rule of third
the main focus point when the rule of third is applied is the faces of the two subjects as fans of
the royal family will be immediately able to identify who the two people on the photo are. And
then opens to the atmosphere around them which communicates to the audience that they are
both happy and this is a positive photo.
Meaning:
The meaning of this photo is to show the happiness of Will and Kate after their marriage as the
ring on Kate’s wedding ring is being made obvious as her hand is on Will’s chest.

12. ANNIE
LEIBOVITZ

13. Who is Anne Leibovitz?
Anne Leibovitz is known to be the best American portraiture photographer, and
was born in 1949 in Waterbury, Connecticut. She was the one of six children of
Marilyn Edith and Samuel Leibovitz, her family originated from Romanian Jew
heritage. Leibovitz took her first picture for her father as he was a lieutenant for
the U.S. Air forces and took a pictures when he was stationed in the Philippines
during the Vietnam war
In the 1970 she got a job working for Rolling Stone, this is where Anne
Leibovitz created her distinguishing publications as a chief photographer. 13
years later Leibovitz began to work for Vanity Fair, where she continued her
mission to create iconic and unique portraiture photographs. Her work as been
used for many high-profiled advertising campaigns and have been published in
major exhibitions around the world

14. Subject and positioning
the subject is central to the photograph and the background is simple and dark this attracts the
attention of the audience to the women central to the photograph, and therefore the audience's
attention First focal point is the women in the middle.
Angle
the photograph is taken from eye level this suggests the importance of capturing the facial
expression of the subjects in the centre of the photograph. The medium close up on the
subject suggests that audience should be focused on the actions of the subject and what the
message is to the audience.
Rule of third
when applying the rule of third the first focal point of the photograph is simple in that it is the
women in the centre of the photograph and her action as she is the only subject in the
photograph this portrayed as the photographer not wanting the audience to look anywhere else
as they want the audience's focus to simply be on the women in the centre of the photograph.
Lighting
the use of studio lighting has created tranquillity to the photograph which compliment the
action of the subject in the photograph. As it makes the lighting very soft and but also dark
which creates the idea of mystery which creates a sense of doubt in the mind of the audience.
Framing
the photographer uses a deep focus to capture the subject which is positioned in the centre of the photograph, the use of a deep
focus could suggest the importance of everything in the photograph and how it all adds to the message of the photograph. The
photographer has used a fast shutter speed to reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the subject would have been asked to be
constantly moving and making different facial or body movement and therefore the photographer will use ‘quick snaps’ to capture
multiple moments as they happen.
Meaning:
The meaning in this photo is to portray to the audience the idea of natural beauty through the use of popular actress Meryl
Streep, or it could be portrayed as the idea of hiding natural beauty

15. Lighting
the lighting in the photograph is dark, natural and light this suggests the
idea of emotions and sadness as well as the facial expression of the
subject in the photograph which creates the idea of sadness. The dark
colouring to the photograph also create doubt and mystery for the
audience through the darkness.
Framing
the photographer uses a shallow focus to attract the attention of the
audience to the subjects in the photograph. The photographer has used a
fast shutter speed to reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the subject
would have been asked to be constantly moving and making different
facial or body movement and therefore the photographer will use ‘quick
snaps’ to capture multiple moments as they happen.
Subject and positioning
this photograph is different to other photograph as instead of the subject
being in the centre of the photograph the main focal point is off to the right
of the photo attracting the attention to the right of the photograph. The
subject in the photograph has a Swan round his neck this suggests to the
audience the sense of delicacy and beauty, this could seen by fans as just
like the subject as fans find Leonardo good look or full of beauty.
Meaning:
The meaning of this photograph is to advertises to the audience the sense
of delicacy and beauty and how both of the subjects the swan and
Leonardo are similar to those who are a fan.
Angle
the photograph has been taken from a slightly high
angle and a long shot this is to capture the action of the
of the subject and the fact that he is holding a Swan in
his arms which creates curiosity and mystery.
Rule of third
the main focal point that attracts the attention of the
audience is the Swan as it creates a question for the
audience as they wonder why he is holding a Swan and
then the photo then opens up to whom is holding the
Swan and the background to tell the audience where he
is.

16. Meaning:
The meaning in this photograph is show the contrast
between light and dark, happy and sad through the uses of
successful actress Cate Blanchett.
Subject and positioning
The two subjects of the photograph are on the left and right
of the photograph which creates two focal points to the
photo as they are both in focus. The camera is slightly
closer to the excited face this creates give the audience a
sense of connection with the subject and creates the idea of
openness whilst the sad face is closed and slightly further
back.
Rule of third
The first focus points for the audience in this photo is the two women's
facial expressions as it tell the audience exactly what they photo is
about straight away. As the background is very simple it also is the first
image that capture the attention of the audience and then keeps the
focus on the two images of the women.
Lighting
The use of studio lighting is effective in that it allows the audience to
capture the mood as it is dark and light whilst the subject facial
expression is happy and sad which helps to convey that idea and
message to the audience.
Angle
The photograph is taken from eye level this shows the importance of
capturing the facial expression of the subject. And also allows the
audience to have a direct look at the action of the subject in the
photograph.
Framing
The photographer captures a close up on the subjects face making the
focal point the expressions on the woman's face. The background in
the photograph is simple and dark whilst the faces are lit up this
creates a contrast of mood and emotions for the subject and the main
message of the photograph. The photographer has used a fast shutter
speed to reduce the motion blur, as in the photo the subject would
have been asked to be constantly moving and making different facial
or body movement and therefore the photographer will use ‘quick
snaps’ to capture multiple moments as they happen.