Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Blog Prompt #21

A. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of “news”-related photographs.
They are generally clear and have a particular sharpness to them. Generally, they are meant to be as straight forward as possible in order to give the audience the desired message.

B. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of “snapshots”, including family photographs, cell-phone shots, photos posted to facebook,
They are sometimes candid, and are often a little blurred. Sometimes there are multiple shots posted as the photographer tried to get the best shot possible that the subjects all agree on.

C. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of advertisement photographs, including fashion photography, product photography, etc
Product ads are usually shot close up. The angles of the product shown are usually centered, and may show it from an unusual side in order to gain interest. 

D. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of film/movie and television stills.
Stills are usually of a memorable part of the film. They are meant to trigger thoughts about whatever it is a part of and bring it in the most interesting light possible.

E. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of yearbook photos, senior pictures, and team/club/sports group shots.
These kinds of photos are generally well lit, and may not be extremely flattering to any or all of the subjects. These are typically the first and only shot, so the subject does not have the opportunity to adjust themselves favorably after seeing how they look. But that is also just the discretion of the subject, anyway.

F. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of stock images.
Stock images are usually simple, and keep the subject as the central image within the picture.

G. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of fashion photography.
Fashion photos are usually shot on good looking people, in order to sell the clothes and the desired lifestyle that the company builds around it. They are attention grabbing and relate to current trends.

H. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of paparazzi shots or celebrity photographs.
Celebrity photos are generally candid and unposed. They are quick and hurried, and the subjects usually aren't cooperative.

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