Photo By: Ed Clark
This photo "Going Home" to me shows a lot of emotion. I personally like photos like this because it adds character to the image and creates a deeper meaning. For me this picture is taking place in a sad setting, you can tell because the main subject of the photo is crying while playing a song. It could be because someone has just passed away and people have come together to say goodbye. Also the people in the background are sad and upset too and are paying attention to the man playing. In the class module content refers to an Ukraine article titled "The rules of photojournalism are keeping us from the truth" states that "photojournalism style denotes style and objectivity." I think this a great point, because when looking at photos you assume the photographer is telling the truth and that everyone has different styles when it comes to taking pictures.
One concept I chose was Subject Expression. I chose this one because the main subject in the photo is sad and emotional. The subject is not really relaxed, they seem to be upset. One thing I like is that the body language also matches its facial expression because when you are upset you tend to tense up, just like the guy in the photo.
The next concept I chose was the picture being in Black and White. I chose this because having the photo in black and white makes it seem more serious. You can see the tears coming down the main subjects face better in black and white verses if it was in color. Based on how people are dressed, I'm assuming this photo was taking back in the day so it might have been their only option to have the photo in black and white.
Lastly I chose Background Compliments. I chose this one because the background is a huge part of the photo. It adds to the main subject being and shows that they come together for the same reason. Having people in the background makes the emotion more powerful because people are crying behind him while he plays the instrument.
Photo By: Juan Harris
I chose this photo as my photojournalism photo that represents the truth because it shows a happy couple who have just got married. You can tell in their eyes they are excited to start and new journey together. This shows the truth because not many people would pose for this type of photo, unless they truly mean it. I knew this would be a good photo to use because of its emotion shown in the photo and my intuition. In Professor Nordell's video "Photojournalism and Bias Part 1" he talks about the truth in photography, and states "one person can look at a picture and thing it is bad, and another person can be looking at the same photo and have a completely different opinion on it, and that shows a good example of bias in photography."
The first concept I chose for this image is Quality Of Light. I chose this because I feel the lighting in the image is great. Having everything around them dark and having it light over the main subject was clever. I brings your eyes directly to the subject right away. Also by doing so, the light makes the photo more engaging for the viewers eye.
Next I chose How the image makes you feel. This image creates a happy environment, not many people will look at this picture and get upset. Weddings in general are a happy thing and having a couple gaze into each others eyes shows true honest emotion.
Lastly I chose Keep it Simple. I chose this because this photo is really simple. You know whats going on and its doesn't require little to any thinking of what this photo represents. The image is not cluttered, although it could probably go without the minister in the back.
Photo By: Randy
I chose this photo as a photo that does not represent the truth. This doesn't represent the truth because that baby on his moms back has to be at least 1-2 years old. I think theres no way it would be able to be underwater for a long period of time and be able to pick up some rings. Also many people would not even risk doing this with their child. According to a video where Shahidul says that "Pictures have more than one truth." That is true because other people may see this image and interrupt it as something else. Also I read that a picture that creates people to challenge their ethics can be a good thing, and this photo is good example of that. I knew that this photo did not show me the truth because of my sense of perception. for me I perceive this photo being not true because I think it is unrealistic for a baby to be underwater like this picture is showing.
The first concept I chose was Use of Shadows. I liked this concept because the shadows are reflecting onto the main subject and around the baby. Also the shadows under her stomach show how close she is to the bottom of the pool which is cool. Also they reflect off her legs and the lighting makes it look like waves across the back of her legs.
Next I chose Use of lines. I chose this because body is almost in a straight line so your eyes cant help but follow her body from her arms to her legs. Also you can kind of see the line of the pool water right above the babies head. This shows that they are right under the surface of the water.
Lastly I chose Texture. I chose this one because the texture in this image is the subjects being wet. The way the light hits the subjects body you can tell that they are underwater. Also you can tell by the little air bubbles in the background. Lastly you can tell by the way their hair looks, because it looks moist and damp.
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