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1.Explain what type of lighting (artificial: dramatic, flash, studio fill or natural: available, outside)
The type of lighting in photo number one is artificial as the subject is inside. The artist most likely used bounce light in order to reflect light onto the subject. The lighting in photo number two seems like it is natural indoor light. The subject sees to be lightened by what is in the background giving it a natural lighting. The lighting in photo number three is artificial as the subject is in an indoor setting. The artist most likely used bounce light in this photo as well to make the artificial light reflect on the subject.

== 2. Explain what type of compositional technique (leading lines, rule of thirds, framing, fill the frame, level horizon, focal point and point of view) the artist used to create their portraits. ==

The compositional techniques used in photo number one are rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing. The artist makes sure to use rule of thirds by placing the subject more towards the left of the photo. Leading lines is used as the subjects arms and scarf lead your eyes up to his face in which is the main focus of the photo. Framing is used as the perspective of the subject is straightforward. In photo number two leading lines, point of view,and framing. The artist uses leading lines as the subjects fingers lead up to his face. This bring the viewers attention to the face. Point of view is used as the subject is a little bit cut off towards the bottom. This is done in order to give the focus of the photo to the face of the subject. Framing is used as the artist makes the subject the main focus, but also incorporates the colors in the background. Lastly, in photo number three, rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing are used. Rule of thirds is used as the artist places the subject mainly towards the right. Leading lines are used as the subjects legs bring you up to her face and as her extended arm brings you to her face as well. Framing is also used as the photo is mainly of the body of the subject. He extended arms and partial legs fill the majority of the photo, along with some of the background.

3. Tell who the artist is that shot the photo and the title of the image if available.
The artist that shot photos number one and three is Berenice Abbott. The artist who shot photo number two is Arnold Newman.

A: How do these artists make their portraits become true works of art, not just snapshots?
These artists make their portraits become true works of art by capturing the feeling of the subject. Within all the photos I selected, the artist makes sure to capture the joy of the subject shown through their facial expression. A lot of the body language of the subject captures the overall feeling of the photo. Also, the lighting and technique of the photo has to deal with how it comes to be a piece of art.

A: How might their artwork influence your own?
These pieces of art might influence my own because they show me the different types of techniques that can be used to portray a photo of someone. By using those techniques, it will make it easier for me to depict what I am trying to say as a photographer.