2. Monochrome
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This photo by Cecil Beaton implicates the monochrome technique. A portrait of a female subject is
denoted here. It appears to be taken in a studio due to the blank background and focused lighting on
the subjects face. The monochrome technique and the blank expression of the model connotes
sadness. Even though the model’s face is well lit, the overall tone of the image doesn’t seem too happy.
In my opinion, this photograph was taken to represent the subject’s features as Beaton is a
fashion/portrait photographer. Although the mood represented is quite low, I like this image as it makes
you think about the subject’s story and why the photographer may’ve chosen this approach.
Here is a picture I took with the monochrome element. I edited the image on Photoshop after.
3. Composition
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This is a popular image taken by David Hockney. I thought of this photograph in terms of composition because many
parts make up the image. In the foreground, we clearly see the words “stop ahead” denoted twice; and then if you
look further into the background a stop sign is visible. As Hockney is known for taking many smaller images and putting
them together to make one picture, it gives an interesting feel to the whole photograph due to the little components
still being visible. Often in his photography, he mismatches the mosaic pieces but here he has put them all together to
clearly represent the whole image. Natural lighting would’ve been used when taking these images as it is set outdoors.
This would’ve been difficult because it would’ve taken a long time to capture the whole landscape and the lighting
would’ve kept adjusting- which suggests a little editing may’ve been done afterwards.
Here Is a picture I took with a shallow depth of field to represent composition.
4. Format
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This is a photograph taken by Sam Taylor Wood. This image has a portrait orientation and that’s why I’m
using it to represent format. A young woman is denoted jumping off a chair and the image was taken
mid-jump. Studio lighting was positioned to make a big shadow of the subject on the wall. This makes
the image slightly more interesting as there are different things to focus on. Although the subject seems
like she’s about to fall and not take a soft landing, I believe the mood behind this image was happiness. I
think this because often people jump when they’re happy/excited and I Believe this is what the
photographer was trying to connote. Plain and similar colours are used in this image most likely to
create a mellow tone and allow viewers to focus on the subject alone.
Here is a picture I took in a portrait format.
5. Centre of interest
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Here, we can see a mysterious man denoted hovering over a fish bowl. The bowl is the
centre of interest in this image as it is illuminated and placed in the middle. The rest of
the photograph is dark and a black backdrop has been used. This leads me to believe it
was taken in a studio. Even the subject is wearing black so he effectively blends in. The
meaning behind this image is hard to grasp because it’s very unusual. It almost seems
mystical due to the man spreading his hands over the bowl- like it’s a source of magic.
Therefore, the image is somewhat exaggerated. It makes me feel like the guy is quite
suspicious but as my attention is drawn to the fish, I wonder why the fish is so important.
Here, I made a postbox my centre of interest and made the background black and white
in Photoshop.
6. Viewpoint
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Yann Arthus Bertand took this aerial shot that clearly denotes a city landscape. The vast amount of sea
is visible and the photograph almost seems a bit fake. A high viewpoint represents this image as viewers
see the whole spectacle from above. Natural lighting has been used here and the contrast is quite low
most likely due to the visible mist in the air on that day.
Here, I did a low angle shot to represent viewpoint.
7. Rule ofThirds
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This image is balanced with a background, mid-ground and foreground. The sides of the images are also
equal and most of the negative space is filled. An old house is denoted in a black and white filter. I think
Jim Kazanjian chose to have his image this way to further connote the mystery and age of the picture.
The lighting in the background also gives it quite a suspicious and dangerous feeling. In terms of the rule
of thirds, the images main focal points are the windows. This allows viewers to especially focus on the
details of the house.
These images I took shows the rule of thirds.
8. Light
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Jennifer Steinkamp shot this bit of light photography. It is interesting because the range
of different colours create a spectacle. Although the picture is really simple, the different
format of the light and the waves in the picture draw a viewer in. I like this photograph
because you can see the light the photographer has created is illuminating the whole
room and straight away makes it more aesthetic.
9. Close up
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This is a close up shot taken by Mike Moats. A flower is denoted in a shallow depth of field with a bee on top of it
drinking its nectar. As the petals of the flower seem wilted but the bee is getting fed, it seems the life cycle is
being represented. The flower is a host for the bee and although it is getting drained- it is positive as it is helping
the animal to live.
The shallow depth of field allows viewers to focus on the one flower in particular whilst the close up gives
attention to detail. The bee is hardly recognisable but the various textures of the animal and the flower enables it
to be slightly more visible.
Here is a close-up shot
photographed by me.
10. Leading Lines
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Duncan Philpott took this image that implicates the leading lines technique through the road. This
photographic element creates mystery as the viewer wonders what is beyond the finish point. The
black and white filter also creates further mystery. I like this photograph because it’s simplicity and
neutral colours make it quite calming.
Here is an image I took that denotes the
leading lines element.
11. Texture
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Melissa Zexter is a photographer that incorporates stich into her images. I have used this as an example
for texture because the softer texture of the stitches contrasts against the harsh texture of the brick wall
behind it. In addition to this, the wood flooring is also another texture denoted. Furthermore, the
juxtaposition of the bright flowers against the low colours of the background make the textures stand
out more and maybe connote goodness, happiness and growth even in darker places.
Here are some images I took to
represent juxtaposing textures.
13. Narrative
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Robert Frank took this image and the narrative behind it is poverty and struggle. An old woman and a child are denoted on
some hills and they seem to be hungry and tired. The gap in age difference represents trust and functionality. Although the
people seem quite helpless, they seem to be relying on each other to survive and this is a strong message.
I believe this photograph is trying to communicate the hardship some people of all ages face. Especially through the
monochrome technique. It doesn’t matter who you are (age/gender/location) problems can still effect you and often you
need other people to help you through it. The fact that the people are outdoors suggest they don’t have a home to go to- or
they are travelling in an attempt to find somewhere better. I like this image because the strong message behind it is clearly
represented and therefore, it easily creates emotion.
Here is a picture I
took to connote a
negative narrative.
