The picture on the left is a photo I took of the back of my ukulele. The main subject is the head of the ukulele and the tuners. I took this photo because I thought this would be interesting and has lots of detail. It means something to me because I enjoy playing the ukulele and it was my first proper instrument. The photo focuses attention on the photo because most of the shot is taken up by the subject and the small portion of background showing is not in focus so almost all attention is towards the subject. I also made sure no distracting objects were in the background, e.g., people, pets, bright coloured objects. I think the elements of design that make this photo work are colour and pattern. There is a small pattern on the instrument which is interesting and draws attention. Also, the colder,harsh colours of the metal tuners contrast the warm colour of the wood. When I asked people they said that they also like the warm colours and the out-of-focus background because it "draws attention to the subject." They did not like the contrasting wooden patterns so I could improve the photo by taking it without the wooden table and floor in the background. I think this photo could be improved by being a bit wider so you could better see the subject and what it is, but not too much so that it doesn't lose the detail and close-up focus. On the right is a professional photo I found of the head of a ukulele which is similar to mine. The differences of the photo is that the professional photo is a wider shot and has a white background. The white background is to focus attention to the subject, which would have been a good strategy for me to use (although I placed it in this are because I thought the lighting was good). The professional photo was taken for advertising purposes and mine was not, so I think these differences are to be expected in these circumstances. My photo has similar colours to the professional photo.
The picture on the left is a photo I took of a band called Reaper in Sicily. The main subject is the guitarist. It means something to me because this is the first time I saw this band and they are one of my favourites. The photo focuses attention on the subject because the subject is in the centre and the colour of the clothes and light on the subject contrast the dark background, although there are some things like instruments in the background that are distracting. This photo does not follow the rule of thirds, although I think having the subject in the centre attracts more attention. I think this photo demonstrates what a music event is like well because you can see the energy in the subject and the bright colourful lights. I also think this is a good photo because the person's facial expressions are clear and dramatic. And, I think that the texture of the wooden panels in the background is interesting, although doesn't draw too much attention away from the subject. When I asked people they said that they liked the green light on the person in the photo because it 'made it more exciting.' They did not like the 'boring' background, and thought it could have been more interesting. This photo could be improved by having less distracting object in the background, but that is hard to achieve at a music event. Below is the photo edited on Photoshop. I made the background slightly darker so it was less distracting. I think this version is better than the original, although it is only a small change.
The picture on the left is a close-up photo I took of some tea light holders. The main subject is the beads and jewels on the holders. I took this photo because I thought there would be lots of interesting detail. It means something to me because these we're used at my Mum's wedding in 2012. The photo focuses attention on the photo because the entire shot is taken up by the subject and focused. I think the elements of design that make this photo work are texture and pattern. The beads create a pattern on the holder that is interesting to look at. I think this photo is too dark, and below is a brighter version that I edited in Photoshop. I think this improves the photo a lot as it is easier to see the detail on the subject. I like the warm, orange-brown colour of the photo as I think this makes it feel happier. When I asked people they said that they liked the shiny gems and beads because there was 'intricate detail.'. They did not like how dark the colours were because they felt it was 'hard to see the image properly.' On the right, next to my photo, are two professional photos similar to mine. The above one is a close-up on a tea light holder. This photo is similar to mine because it is very close-up and has similar colours in it (because of the flame). The photo was taken of the rim of the holder, and mine was not. I personally feel my photo looks better this way. The second professional photo below is a wider shot of two candle holders. It is different to mine because it is a wider shot and is only focused on one of the holders. The professional photo was taken for advertising purposes and mine was not, so I think these differences are to be expected in these circumstances.
This is a photograph I took of my brother whilst on holiday, in which he is the main subject. I think this is a good photo because of the bright colours, like the blue from the sky, and the light and shadows on his face. Also, you can clearly see the person and their expression. It means something to me because I took it on holiday with my family. The photo focuses attention on the subject because the person is in focus whilst the background is not. Also, he is close to the camera in the foreground and nothing else is. I also tried to make sure no distracting objects were in the background, although there are some people in the background, I do not think they distract hugely from the subject. There is a large blue tent on the left in the background that is a bit distracting, so I could have improved the photo by taking it at a different angle. I think the element of design that makes this photo work is colour. There are bright colours from the sky and people/objects in the background that make this photo interesting and fun. When I asked people they said that they like the bright colours. They did not like the distracting objects in the background. I think this photo could be improved by having a bit more light on the subjects face. I like the light and shadows on the subject, but the dark shadow across him makes it difficult to properly see his face. Below is a brighter version that I edited on Photoshop. I think this version is better because you can see the subjects face much clearer.
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