Mario TestinoKa-Leel Smith

Photo 1

The Part of this image that I found most striking is the facial expression. The

photo is a medium close up. The background and clothing both have simple

colors to make use focus on the models face and the dog. The photo uses a

broad DOF and soft lighting. The photo uses direct address to bring focus to

the model . The colors and shadows are defined. The connotations of the

image is that the model is aggressive and macho. The lighting is focused on the

models face. The background is neutral. The coloring of the dog and model are

similar. The dogs collar is flashy. The photo follows the rule of thirds. Lower

angle gives the model power. His unshaven face gives connotations that he is

mascaline.

Photo 2

The part of the image that stands out the most is the flashy dress and make

up on the models. The background of the image is dark in comparison to what

the models s are wearing and the models faces. The image uses a broader

DOF because some of the BG is blurred out. The black and white and high

contrast lighting bring out the tones and makes the models faces further

stand out. The photo uses direct address to focus the models face and

expressions. The photo uses the rule of thirdss. Make up is used to give the

photo connotations of the models being aggressive. there is a high sense of

movement in this image because of the hair.

Photo 3

The teeth & eyes stand out most in this photo.

The shot is a medium close-up and uses a narrow DOF.

The BG is white but has subtle greens in it.

The models use direct adress. The photo also follows the rule of thirds.

They use soft lighting to create a warm feeling image.

The male model seems dominant in this photo.

There are multiple light sources in this photo.

The photo makes the models seem humanized.

Photo 4

This photo immediately caught my eye when I searched his photos. The way

that her heavily applied make up is so dishevelled gives a lot of standout to

this photo.

There is use of direct address and the rule of thirds to draw our attention

towards the models eye area.

The BG is a neutral blue and doesn’t take away from the focus of the models

eyes.

The lighting is soft and warm feeling. It is focused directly at the models face.

The photo has a broad DOF.

Photo 5

The Gold feathers on her head pop off of this image immediately also the

thing near her eyelashes.

The photo uses the rule of thirds to draw our focus to these aspects.

The cream coloured background compliments the model in the photo.

The photo uses a broad dof and soft lighting.

The photo seems to use multiple lighting because of the lack of shadows on

the left side of the photo.

The photo gives connotations that this girl is a model getting ready for a

photoshoot.