What makes a good

image – Part 2Effects and aspects of photographs

Effective Lighting

The lighting can definitely define a photo and can effect the final look of a photograph, and without it being taken to mind, can ruin or decrease the performance of a photo. Professional lighting is extremely effective, especially for prints for magazines and other media, as it has to look professional, so that people will find interest in it. Silhouettes, shadows and rays of light are also popular. High key lighting would definitely be essential for professional photos. Along with using colour to enhance the effect of a photo, like on the image shown.

This would definitely be effective for the images that could be shown in my magazine, as it would allow them to look professional and give a good image of the magazine itself. It could also add to the design and colour scheme of the print which would also increase the professionalism.

Facial Expression Theory The facial expression theory can support the

fact that using facial expressions in photography or material that would be shown in media, can give off an emotion of the artist/model and the source it is coming from, and then also give a personal emotion to the viewer. This could be used in magazine photography to support the subject of the article or style of the artist. On this magazine cover that is shown, the artist Chris Browns’ facial expression is quite odd in a way. The fact that he is not smiling but almost pouting and tilts his head could be a way of trying to look ‘grown up’ and ‘hip’ , which conveniently links to the article name which gives an idea that spread will be about Chris Brown’s new style and how he has grown up or changed, which is also indicated through his facial expression.

I could definitely use facial expression within the photography of my magazine as it is an excellent way to express the music genre and article subject, and to also give an image of the person I am writing about.

Effective Positioning Positioning within images can be

extremely effective as it allows creativity to be presented within the photos, which could also add personality. It is a unique way to express a photo and is different to just simply having a picture of a model/artist just standing normally. In the picture shown the artist, Justin Bieber, is sitting on a chair and leaning his feet on a keyboard surrounded with musical objects. This reflects his lifestyle and career and the dominance of his music, which is effective to visualize.

This would also be significant to use in my work as it is different, unique and effective to use various positions to reflect subjects or themes within the article or magazine that could be shown through imagery.

The Rule Of Thirds The rule of thirds states than an

image is most pleasing and satisfying when its regions are composed along imaginary lines of such which divide the image into thirds — both vertically and horizontally. This would be important in photography to get the most accurate and professional photo possible and to look impressive to viewers

I could potentially use this within my photos and it would allow me to have definite accuracy. However, I wouldn’t count this as the most important factor to think about during taking my photos, however it is still a significant issue that could help me find out how to pick my best photos.