When analysing photographs you should use as many key words as possible. You do not need to write about everything included below as some aspects are not relevant.
Basic facts
What is the title of the photo?
Who took it?
When was it taken?
What are your first feelings about the photo? E.g. I like/dislike it because……
Why do you think the photographer made this image? E.g. to sell/to advertise something.
Visual elements make notes on:
Exposure- is the image too bright (overexposed) or too dark (underexposed)
Shapes – Is there any shapes or patterns visible e.g. the buildings are rectangular in shape.
Texture – How would the image feel if you were to touch it e.g. The photograph has a rough/smooth/silky texture to it.
Pattern – Can you see any patterns e.g. The colours on the man’s coat are repeating red white and green which stand out against the neutral background. This pattern is visually eye catching.
Colour – Is there a main colour in the image? E.g. the image has a blue tone which gives the photograph a cool feeling.
Depth of field – See Mr Coward’s simple guide to photography to understand this.
Shutter speed– See Mr Coward’s simple guide to photography to understand this.
Context
Where was it taken? E.g. outside or in a studio/ daytime/nightime
What else was going on at the time? (e.g. historical events, other photographer work, technical innovation,
Religious/cultural influence)
Your response
What do you like/don’t like about the photo and why?
Is the photo successful?
Further notes
Maybe consider the time span that this photo is effective for.
Is this photograph similar to the photographers other work? How does it compare?
An example of an analysed photo can be viewed here.
Basic facts
What is the title of the photo?
Who took it?
When was it taken?
What are your first feelings about the photo? E.g. I like/dislike it because……
Why do you think the photographer made this image? E.g. to sell/to advertise something.
Visual elements make notes on:
Exposure- is the image too bright (overexposed) or too dark (underexposed)
Shapes – Is there any shapes or patterns visible e.g. the buildings are rectangular in shape.
Texture – How would the image feel if you were to touch it e.g. The photograph has a rough/smooth/silky texture to it.
Pattern – Can you see any patterns e.g. The colours on the man’s coat are repeating red white and green which stand out against the neutral background. This pattern is visually eye catching.
Colour – Is there a main colour in the image? E.g. the image has a blue tone which gives the photograph a cool feeling.
Depth of field – See Mr Coward’s simple guide to photography to understand this.
Shutter speed– See Mr Coward’s simple guide to photography to understand this.
Context
Where was it taken? E.g. outside or in a studio/ daytime/nightime
What else was going on at the time? (e.g. historical events, other photographer work, technical innovation,
Religious/cultural influence)
Your response
What do you like/don’t like about the photo and why?
Is the photo successful?
Further notes
Maybe consider the time span that this photo is effective for.
Is this photograph similar to the photographers other work? How does it compare?
An example of an analysed photo can be viewed here.
An alternative way of analysing images is shown in the presentation below.
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