Photography research By Nicole Riley

Full body shot • This is a full body shot of a well

known celebrity .This shot is often used if the person is recognisable enough to the audience that you are able not to use a close up because a close up gives you a closer and more clear shot of who it is . I think the reasoning behind the angle in this shot is to show the clothing she is wearing because she is well known for her outfit choices this allows the picture to be more eye catching and colourful because the frame is longer so more of the celebrity is shown. The eye-catching features of this photo are that it uses the colour. By using mainly black for her entire body but then adds a vibrant and bright splash of colour to the image this catches the eye of the audience because of the contrast the colours create. Another effect used is that they have allowed the image to look original by creating something so different to what other photos look like this creates a main draw in by using creativity and over the top effects throughout the image . The lighting within the shot is effective because they use a light reflector this will cause the light to reflect off the surface and stay fairly narrow on the bounce this is used to make sure the paint or oil looks wet and shiny and highlights one side of her body. Giving the other a shadowing allowing it to look more edgy and mysteries.

Low angle shot • This low angle shot is used to

make the audience feel inferior to the celebrities this makes the audience want to buy the magazine because the angle intimidates the audience because they feel like the celebrities are more powerful. The pose the girl is in creates a more close up shot this draws the audience in because of the eye contact this is a draw in therefore persuades them to buy the magazine. The dull coloured clothing and background within the shot are used to make the more vibrant colours stand out to the audience more, for example the girls red hair looks really bright and eye-catching compared to the dull and lifeless colours. The band are all dressed in different dull colours but all have the tie in colour of black this helps make them look more like a group and not separate celebrities. The lighting shown is coming from the camera or below the camera to illuminate there faces and to create shadowing to create a sharper edge . The back ground has been kept simple and grey to not pull away from the celebrities this allows them to be the main pulling point and the first thing the audience look at. The face the woman is pulling implies that the band is play full and likes to mess around and have fun this allows the audience to relate and see what type of people the band are and also what type of music they play..

High angle shot • This high shot angle shot is used to

create a more close up view of the celebrities face this makes them more recognisable to the audience. The main point this shot is usually used is when they want the model or celebrity to look inferior or less intimidating the angle on this specific shot creates a more personal view this helps because the audience will either feel obliged to buy it because they feel sorry for them or help them to relate therefore making them want to buy it so they can really get the inside look on the celebrity . The lighting used in this image is coming from the top of the frame ,this is either created by a flash or a source of light such as cool lights to create a lighting just at his face the reason hot lighting isn't used is because that would be to bright and cause the person not to be able to open there eyes or to squint. The rest of his body however is shadowed this gives the effect that he is looking up to the light. the colours used in this shot are mainly different shades blues and blacks this creates a main theme and allows a easier job for the person who is choosing the text and the colours that will be over the image, it also connotes he is sad because blue usually signifies depression or sadness this is also helped by the expression on the celebrities face which is straight and emotionless this gives the audience a idea that the story about the artist will be sad or about how he feels, it also helps them see what type of music genre the artist usually sticks to. The high angle image also elongates his body and slims him making his head look bigger in proportion to his body this creates a very interesting image which is appealing to the audiences eye allowing it to look creative and unusual.

High angled Tilted frame close up The high angle

gives a sharper look to her face and creates a more visually interesting shot. The tilted frame creates a more unique photograph and frames the face better it also allows a better angle to create shadowing on the models face this hardens her features and allows her to look more like a model. The close up allows the frame to focus on just her face this is effective if the photo where to be used in a make up advert .

tilted frame medium close up

• This medium close up allows the audience to see very clearly who the person is and also allows the model to look closer at the camera allowing them to draw in the audience. The high lighting creates a angelic and sweet look to her face creating a softer feel to the image , it also creates shadowing under her face allowing the photograph to look more professional . The props used within the image create a different feel to the image allowing it to be original and catch the audiences eye the fabric draped around her face gives contrast and a flow to the image while also framing the models face this creates a all over better image.

Over the shoulder shot • This over the

shoulder shot allows the image to look more creative and allows the audience to focus on the models face creating a main draw in the expression on the models face creates a more carefree playful image allowing the audience to see she is happy even though the image is without colour. The lighting catches her face illuminating her features allowing her entire face to be seen properly.

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