Find four portraits that demonstrate the different ways a photographer has framed the image to alter the design and content. Discuss the vantage point, depth of field and subject placement in all of the images.
The varied vantage points in these images are aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Coming from straight on creates a dramatic effect, while coming at a slight angle softens the feel of the image.
In the first two photos, the portraits are taken from far away with a shallow depth of field so the sole focus is the subject instead of the background. The trees above the girl in the first image help frame the top part of her body, and the lockers and street frame the girl in the second image.
The blue cloth, in the third image, surrounds the woman's face while the color of the cloth really accentuates her steel gray eyes. By framing this picture, the viewers attention immediately goes to the striking eyes of the model, which is the main focus of this image.
In the fourth image, the hat and the models arm are what frame her head. The framing is important here because is separates the model from the bright light that could easily overtake the photo if her hat and arm did not block it.
In all of these photos, the subjects take up a majority of the image, whether they are placed in the center, fill the frame, or are in a third of the image.
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