PHOTO EMULATION - MAY 2016
Photographer Information:
Who is your photographer?
- This photographer has an unknown, uncredited artists.. I still chose to recreate this photograph because of the intense beauty of the photograph. Many artists in this day and age lose credit for their beautiful work because of social media. This is a prime example of this occurrence.
When and where did your artist live (or are they living)?
- unknown
What is your photographer’s main subject matter? (people, places, objects, ideas….)
- unknown
What kind of work do they do (documentary, film, portraiture, fine art….) and/or who does he/she work for? (a magazine, a store, an advertising agency….)
- unknown
Why did you choose this artist? (What do you like about his/her work?)
I love the use of only black and white and the use of vinyl records in the image.
Photo Analysis:
Technical Aspects of Photograph
Describe the lighting in the photo:
Where is the light coming from, and how does it fall on the subject of the photo?
- The light in this photo focuses mainly on the subject and the record. The subject is lit from behind, bring light to the models face and the record she is holding.
Contrast – Does the photo have both highlights (white whites) and shadows (black blacks)?
- The photo has excellent contrast. In only black and white tones, there is a balanced combination of bright whites, black, and shadows.
Exposure- Is the photo over or under-exposed? (too dark or light)
- The image may be slightly overexposed, meaning its too dark. However, this really creates the intense mood of the image.
Is the photograph in focus?
- Yes, the photograph is in focus.
Has the photographer employed the shutter speed or depth of field to create special effects in the photo? Describe.
- There is no use of shutter speed or depth of field in this photograph.
Composition
What camera angle was used? (point of view)
- This image was taken eye level. This allows the audience to directly look into the model's eyes, increasing the intensity of the photo.
Is the photograph (symmetrical, asymmetrical or radial) balanced?
- The image is balance. There is equal parts of negative space as there is subject matter.
Does this photo meet the guidelines of the Rule of Thirds?
- The photo meets the rule of thirds. Different angles of the photo cross the lines of the rule of thirds.
Is there a clear focal point or center of interest? (no distracting backgrounds, the subject of the photo is evident)
- The focal point is clear. It is the subject's eyes that are meant to capture our complete attention first.
Is the photograph horizontal or vertical? Is it effective in this direction, or would it be better the opposite way?
- The photograph is taken vertically and is effective.
Has the photographer visually framed the photo or created a sense of depth with foreground, middleground and background?
- There is no visual framing or sense of depth.
Is the photograph composed to effectively lead your eye through the work? (Are there any leading lines in the piece?)
- The image has leading lines in the angles of the models face and the bridge of her nose/ The curve of the record also is a leading line.
How did you emulate/recreate this photograph? (subject matter, theme, style, lighting, composition, setting, mood emotion).
- I recreated the image with Bella as my model, trying to embody the same feeling of intensity. I did not have access to all the tools I wouldve liked to, but the image still has the same themem to it. I used a Fleetwood Mac record for this project from my own collection.
Who is your photographer?
- This photographer has an unknown, uncredited artists.. I still chose to recreate this photograph because of the intense beauty of the photograph. Many artists in this day and age lose credit for their beautiful work because of social media. This is a prime example of this occurrence.
When and where did your artist live (or are they living)?
- unknown
What is your photographer’s main subject matter? (people, places, objects, ideas….)
- unknown
What kind of work do they do (documentary, film, portraiture, fine art….) and/or who does he/she work for? (a magazine, a store, an advertising agency….)
- unknown
Why did you choose this artist? (What do you like about his/her work?)
I love the use of only black and white and the use of vinyl records in the image.
Photo Analysis:
Technical Aspects of Photograph
Describe the lighting in the photo:
Where is the light coming from, and how does it fall on the subject of the photo?
- The light in this photo focuses mainly on the subject and the record. The subject is lit from behind, bring light to the models face and the record she is holding.
Contrast – Does the photo have both highlights (white whites) and shadows (black blacks)?
- The photo has excellent contrast. In only black and white tones, there is a balanced combination of bright whites, black, and shadows.
Exposure- Is the photo over or under-exposed? (too dark or light)
- The image may be slightly overexposed, meaning its too dark. However, this really creates the intense mood of the image.
Is the photograph in focus?
- Yes, the photograph is in focus.
Has the photographer employed the shutter speed or depth of field to create special effects in the photo? Describe.
- There is no use of shutter speed or depth of field in this photograph.
Composition
What camera angle was used? (point of view)
- This image was taken eye level. This allows the audience to directly look into the model's eyes, increasing the intensity of the photo.
Is the photograph (symmetrical, asymmetrical or radial) balanced?
- The image is balance. There is equal parts of negative space as there is subject matter.
Does this photo meet the guidelines of the Rule of Thirds?
- The photo meets the rule of thirds. Different angles of the photo cross the lines of the rule of thirds.
Is there a clear focal point or center of interest? (no distracting backgrounds, the subject of the photo is evident)
- The focal point is clear. It is the subject's eyes that are meant to capture our complete attention first.
Is the photograph horizontal or vertical? Is it effective in this direction, or would it be better the opposite way?
- The photograph is taken vertically and is effective.
Has the photographer visually framed the photo or created a sense of depth with foreground, middleground and background?
- There is no visual framing or sense of depth.
Is the photograph composed to effectively lead your eye through the work? (Are there any leading lines in the piece?)
- The image has leading lines in the angles of the models face and the bridge of her nose/ The curve of the record also is a leading line.
How did you emulate/recreate this photograph? (subject matter, theme, style, lighting, composition, setting, mood emotion).
- I recreated the image with Bella as my model, trying to embody the same feeling of intensity. I did not have access to all the tools I wouldve liked to, but the image still has the same themem to it. I used a Fleetwood Mac record for this project from my own collection.