Friday, 13 April 2012

Portrait Photographer Research Assignment

Harry Callahan
This photo uses white space to help the viewer focus on the centre of the picture what appears to be a mother and her son.  Having the model in the centre of the page leaves a lot of space around them to help create depth.  It is also interesting that the women is wearing black which contrasts with the grey all around her.  


Annie Leibovitz
This photograph of a woman uses lines too help keep her in focus and centred in the shot.  I find her mask and attire causes illusion and made me think about who or what she could represent.  There is also a slight shadow on her left side from her haid down her left arm.  Having the sky as a backdrop allows the viewer to focus more on the model than anything else, but the buildings on her sides are necessary to help keep her centred. 


Imogen Cunningham
This is my favourite photo out of the three.  The blurred image and facial expression the woman is expressing makes me feel sorry for her.  She seems to be standing next to a plant that is still growing where she is most likely declining.  It evokes feelings of death and sadness, and loss of life but how new life will always come whether it is in the form of a person or nature.


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