Allyn-Portrait

 Analysis questions: A: How do these artists make their portraits become true works of art, not just snapshots? A: What lighting and compositional techniques are evident in the photographer's work? A: How might their artwork influence your own? C: Connections to your own work and your own experiences. What does it remind you of?

The first image, shot by Cindy Sherman, uses artificial lighting to illuminate the subject’s body. It uses the techniques of leading lines, rule of thirds, and point of view . The second piece of artwork was shot by Imogen Cunningham using natural lighting from a window, creating a softer light on the woman's face. This spectacular piece is a great example of l eading lines  with her hands. The last photograph was captured by Richard Avedon, and it demonstrates a bit of l eading lines, and level horizon . These three artists make their photos come to life by capturing the emotion of each person, which helps tell a story. The first woman seems dazed and confused, and she looks like she has just been left in her bed. The second woman looks distressed and thoughtful, probably contemplating a problem. The last woman looks frightened and scared, and it’s up to the viewers to decide what's frightening her. For my work, I would definitely try to capture emotions like these photographs too, and make sure to incorporate compositional techniques into my work.

Sources: http://www.avedonfoundation.org/ http://www.imogencunningham.com/page.php?page=display&return=archive&menu=archive&print=POR04&index=0 http://www.cindysherman.com/art.shtml