Truog+Portrait

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Richard Avedon
==== This image was taken by using dramatic, artificial light because it created harsh shadows across one side of his face. The artist filled the frame with the face of his subject. Also, he captured the image from an interesting point of view because you feel very close to the subject. Plus, there are a few blurred leading lines in the background that lead the viewer to the subject. Richard Avedon was able to control which parts of the man's face was visible, which created a cool concept and story. ==== http://www.avedonfoundation.org/



Robert Bergman
==== Robert Bergman uses natural lighting from the sun to photograph some of the many random people he encounters in public. Bergman uses compositional techniques such as interesting point of view, rule of thirds, and fill the frame to create an intriguing image. He photographs many homeless people and he is able to tell a story of their lives through the images. ==== http://www.mprnews.org/story/2010/06/16/robert-bergman-mia

Arnold Newman Arnold Newman uses many different lighting sources depending on who he is shooting pictures of. When he is using studio lighting, he is usually creating pictures of someone indoors with interesting background details. The background adds information to the concept and story of the subject of the portrait. When Newman uses natural lighting, he is able to turn the subject to control the amount of light that is being shone on the different areas of the setting. Sometimes all of the light is focused on the subject and the background is darker, but other times, everything is covered in light and easily visible to contribute to the concept. Newman uses many compositional techniques that allows him to create successful photographs. For example, he uses the rule of thirds. Sometimes he has a level horizon, but other times he tilts the camera to create curiosity. Also, he always has an interesting point of view. http://www.arnoldnewmanarchive.com/content/portraits-0

The photographs of the artists can influence my own artwork because I have seen how they incorporate a story into their images. They are able to use different sources of light to create different moods and concepts. Plus, they use background pieces to add to the story, so the viewer can envision the setting of the subject.