Becker+E-+Portraits



The first picture of the old man was taken by Richard Avedon. He used Artificial lighting probably a bounce light or a fill light. He used many composition techniques in the piece. He didn't have the rule of thirds but because of this it makes the piece very interesting. He used framing using the white and the contrast between the background and fore ground to emphasize subject.

The second picture is taken by Berenice Abbott. He used inside lighting making he look very real looking. He used many techniques in this piece. He had the rule of thirds because he placed his subject off to the side. He used leading lines, using the lines the curtain makes in the background make your eye move to look at the person.  The Third Picture is taken by Berenice Abbott. He used inside lighting, making the subject look darker and almost sad looking. He didnt use the rule of thirds but it makes it interesting to look at because he is in the middle and there is a lot of contrast.

These artists use composition techniques and lighting to make the pictures a piece of art and not just a snapshot. The pieces have meaning, a purpose they are trying to get across and a meaning.

First picture: http://www.avedonfoundation.org/ Second picture: http://www.commercegraphics.com/ba_portraits.html Third picture: http://www.commercegraphics.com/ba_portraits.html#grid