Fetherston,+Kelsey+-+Portrait

Fetherston, Kelsey - Portrait



Jim Henson "Yousuf Karsh / Photographer." Yousuf Karsh / Photographer. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2017. < http://www.karsh.org/#/the_work/portraits/jim_henson>
 * 1) I chose to include this first photograph into my banner because I loved the emotion the focal point was showing. Jim Henson was laughing, which captured the essence of his personality perfectly. Also, I was drawn to the composition of this photograph, being Jim Henson was turned to an interesting angle, where you got to see only part of his face, leaving a sense of mystery to the photo. Also, I feel that there is a good sense of unity in this first photo, being the black and white tones play really nice together.
 * 2) I feel that in this photo there was artificial light used from maybe a studio light, being there is a simple backdrop and not much light that is really showcased our obvious in the photo.
 * 3) The compositional techniques I found in this photo would be filling the frame, focal point, and rule of thirds. Most of the space is full from the focal point, but at the same time the majority of the focal point is coming from the left side of the image. Also, the focal point is very fun and unique in this image, giving a sense of mystery and laughter to the character.
 * 4) The photographer of Jim Henson's photograph was Yousuf Karsh who was known for his photography of many different celebrities.

Audrey Hepburn

"Magnum Photos Photographer Portfolio." Magnum Photos Photographer Portfolio. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar. 2017. < https://pro.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=CMS3&VF=MAGO31_10_VForm&ERID=24KL535KMJ>


 * 1) I chose to include this second photograph into my banner because I enjoyed the pop of color along with the sense of mysterious affection that was showcased with the focal point. Audrey Hepburn is turning away from what looks like a birdhouse or a mailbox, while her facial features show the essence of mystery, but with a light and loving look at the same time. I was really drawn to the composition of this photograph because there are objects that fill the entire frame, while including a sense of rule of thirds, with Audrey coming from the bottom right and the birds descending from the top left. Also, I feel that there is good emphasis in this photo, being that the bright pink in Aubrey's shirt draws my attention straight to the main focus of this image.
 * 2) I feel like the lighting used in the photo was pretty natural, being that there is a subtle glow that is being shown on the side of her face. Although, this could potentially be artificial being that her background setting doesn't look natural and almost photo shopped even, making me believe this could be an artificial light source.
 * 3) The compositional techniques I found in this photo would be filling the frame and rule of thirds. There focal points of this image really take up a lot of space, from the birds to the birdhouses, along with Audrey Hepburn are all pretty big and spacious. Also, I found rule of thirds in this image because the main focal point or portrait model, Audrey Hepburn, is ascending from the bottom left corner, creating a fun and more interesting composition for the over photo.
 * 4) The photographer of Audrey Hepburn's photograph was Phillipe Halsman who was known for his creative photography, for both the public and different celebrities.

The Family "Magnum Photos Photographer Portfolio." Magnum Photos Photographer Portfolio. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar. 2017. < https://pro.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=CMS3&VF=MAGO31_10_VForm&ERID=24KL535KMJ>
 * 1) I chose to include the third photograph into my banner because I could tell right away that there was a story and sense of great emotion behind this piece. I love how the family is all giggling and smiling with each other, showing their affection and happiness at the time this photo was taken. The emotion of this photograph brings the focal points to life in a very successful way, only enhancing the overall photograph. I was really drawn to the composition of this photograph because of the unity of colors that in a unique way match with the simplicity of the emotions the family is showing. Also, I feel that the space was used great, with not too much cluttering the focal points or what we are supposed to see in the photo.
 * 2) I feel that the lighting that was used in this photo was natural, being that there aren't any harsh lighting that is emphasizing any facial or body features, along with the fact that most of the background is clearly light, indicating that their may have been a sky for the background.
 * 3) The compositional techniques I found in this photo was the rule of thirds along with point of view, being that the family is sort of embracing out of the bottom left corner, creating a fun composition. Also, I feel that the point of view was pretty unique in this photo, being that we are seeing only certain sides of the faces, and they all seem to be happy and joyful, so I feel like that was done intentionally.
 * 4) The photographer of this family was Philipe Halsman who was known for his creative photography, for both the public and different celebrities.

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? == I might be influenced by these works of art by being inspired to not only capture emotion in my photo, but to include the right lighting and compositional techniques that better the overall photo.
 * These artists really excel in in not only incorporating the best compositional techniques to better the photo, but they are able to capture the essence of a story or an emotion that they have planned to showcase in their photograph.
 * I feel like I saw a lot of natural lighting that was used, highlighting different features using sun or moonlight possibly. Also, rule of thirds and filling the frame was a popular compositional technique that I found in the photos, which I felt made their photography even more interesting.