McCormick_Portrait



For the first two portraits I chose, they appear to have natural lighting, the first one probably inside light and the second outdoor light, though I can not be sure. The third portrait probably has a bounce light to better light the two people. For the first portrait, Julia Margaret Cameron used leading lines throughout the photo to draw the attention to both subjects, rule of thirds, fill the frame as there is little space that isn't taken up and level horizon as the subjects create their own dramatic angles in the portrait to create a sense of intimacy. For the second portrait, Timothy White uses fill the frame as there is color throughout the portrait, level horizon, and focal point as we are drawn to Shania Twain's beauty and how she contrasts with the water giving the portrait a dramatic touch. The third portrait by Richard Avedon uses rule of thirds, leading lines, level horizon, and focal point to bring our attention to the two dramatically different dancers, showing us a relationship and the contrasting personalities of each of the subjects, ultimately creating a humorous portrait.

1. http://www.atgetphotography.com/Images/Photos/JuliaMargaretCameron/cameron20.jpg

2. http://www.timothywhite.com/portfolio/portraits/music

3. http://www.richardavedon.com/#s=8&mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&p=2&a=0&at=0