Photo analysis

This is a very striking page due to the very few colours brought out in masses. The main focus is on her hair, bringing out her personality and this contrast with the black and white of her clothes and the background. Her positioning on the right makes it almost as if she is leaning on the text and provides a nice frame for the text of the contents page. She is quite striking with her eyes connecting with the viewers from just under her fringe. I really like the contrasting effects here and with probably experiment with this later on.

When first seeing this page, I found it quite weird and didn't like it, but after looking at it some more, I find it quite clever. It is almost as if one image has been reflected onto the other page, but really, they are two separate images. I really like how the attention is drawn to the colours, green and pink, which are very strange, yet seem to fit with the title of the page, rather than the attention oging straight to the people in it. The subjects are in black and white and look very washed out compared to the colours and their positioning in the top third has provided space for the text to be positioned.

This was probably one of my favourite photos. The colours are very subtle, but bright and are brought out by the colour of the graphology and text. The subject seem very friendly, innoccent and delicate due to her positioning. Her skin tone and hair colour contrast with the paler colours that surroung her and make her stand out more. This photo has become the main focus of the page and the sunlight that is being cast down on her makes it much more intriguing. Lighting is really important in images and this caught the element of summer and carefree atmosphere.

This image uses soft colours and looks quite desaturated, making it quite calm. The large object becomes the focus, whilst subtle focus is drawn to the subject resting against it in a contrasting colour. The page is linked together by colour and the photo really becomes the focus of the page. The long shot provides a full view of the subject and object and puts the objects into proportion in the frame.

This bright photo is quite different to most of the others I have looked at. It is extended across two pages and becomes the main feature of it. There is an element of character and curioisity brought out from the different coloured chairs lined up and their innoccences contrasts with her attitude and position, suggesting punk rock and rebellion. The blue background is quite subtle and allows the colours of the chairs to be exaggerated and emphasised. The figuure is placed on the left hand side, slightly towards the top of the page (leaving a small gap to bring out her boots) and this balances with the text on the opposite side.

This image is a longshot, the contrast between the black coat and white wings drawing attention to the wings first and makes the viewer wonder why they are there. They are positioned in the centre of the frame, which is very common, and the blackness and the style of the coat contrasts with the idea of angels as well as in colours and tones.

This image is quite subtle. The black is dominant in the image, surrounding his face and blending into the background, thus the grey areas of his face are emphasised. The black and white image brings out the details in his features and shows his age with the wrinkles and beard, bringing out an element of his character. The eye contact and close up shot makes it quite personal and intriguing.

In this image, the subject isn't looking at the camera, and it is intriguing to the viewer to where he is looking. The character of this subject is brought out with the tattoos on his arms (which have been placed just below the centre of the frame, and across the width, bringing attention to them) and also by the peeling wood in the background, suggesting a rougher personalitly. The white top provides a nice canvas for the background, his facial hair and the tattoos to stand out. He is positioned in the centre of the frame and the image is a mid shot of his body.

This photo is also a long shot and uses the rule of thirds to position the figure in the right third of the frame. The background is in less focus than the foreground and an aged look is given through the almost dull colours and urban railings that she rests upon. The paleness of her skin contrasts with the black of her dress and the railings, which really draws attention to her. It has a quite contemplating atmosphere due to her position and creates a very calm page. The red and green of her skirt is brought out in the text on the opposite page and black and white photos are used on the following pages to emphasise the age of time period of this artist.

This is quite a striking image as there is a harsh contrast between the black and white. The masthead fits in with these colours, but the white of his shirt is almost overpowering but balances with the blackness at the top of the photo. The greyness of his face contrasts with the extreme black at the top and extreme white at the bottom and attention is drawn here as it is in the middle. This is quite a close, mid shot and seems quite powerful, due to the personal closeness.

This image is less overpowering as it is a long/mid shot. Against the blue background, his tan and black shirt/hair stands out and makes him seem more in the foreground. He is positioned in the centre of the frame and his arms cross just below the centre (also just under the main coverline) which provides a nice break in the black of his top. His facial expression isn't unfriendly but his stance suggests power and masculinity.