#20

1. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of “news”-related photographs.
News-related photos document events and emotions. Photos in news papers enlighten viewers on the happenings in society and are not focused on the artistic aspect of photography as much as taking readable, to the point, pictures.

2. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of “snapshots”.
Snapshots, to me, are pictures taken quickly, usually with a hand held camera. The majority of them are candid or are taken in social situations. Once again, these pictures don’t focus on camera controls or artistic aspects of photography.

3. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of advertisement photographs. Fashion photography? Product photography?
All three of these categories focus on showcasing something. In fashion photography, the focus of each image is on the adornment of the model, showing viewers what is “in season.” The same goes for advertisement and product photography. Here, emphasis is put on the item trying to be sold, rather then photography itself.

4. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of film or movie stills.
Film and movies stills have the best lighting and picture quality. Since movies must be well lit to fit each scene, photos from said movies have excellent contrast and sharpness. It is easy to identify film stills in that the subject is rarely looking at the camera.


5. Describe some common aesthetic aspects of yearbook photos and/or senior pictures.
The first thing that comes to mind when I hear “senior pictures” is: cheesy. Personally, I hate senior and yearbook pictures. They all look the same, a subject against a textured gray background. Senior pictures are a little more adventurous, showing teens clutching his or her soccer ball, guitar, or clarinet. While these photos are supposed to show off personalities, none of them are interesting to look at and are just another thing society forces us to do.