Magnum is one of the best known photography agencies, it is run by the photographers themselves and it is a great honour to be invited to join. If you are ever looking for a well known photographer, this is a good place to start. Click here for link. 1. Choose an image from this site and answer the following points on it. 2. Try and take an image of your own that is inspired by the image you have written about, have a look at the other work of that photographer and put your findings on your blog.
Looking at photographs
When you are looking for photos to compare with your own, follow this structure to write about them:
Photographers intentions
1. what are the photographers aims?
2. Who is the image for? More than one audience?
3. Does the image successfully communicate the photographers aims and intentions?
Analysing the image.
1. What type of photography is this? documentary, reportage, portrait, fine art, advertising, editorial?
2. What is included in the photograph?
3. What message does it convey?
4. What techniques do you think have been used to make the image?
5. Has the image been staged?
6. Has the image been manipulated in any way?
Personal Response.
1. How does the image make you feel?
2. Does it remind you of anything? personal experiences, other photographers work.
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