Preliminary Task - Evaluating Photos

By Deanna Hammond-Blackburn

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Best Photos:

1. This is one of the best photos that I took, mainly because the positioning and the lighting are good. There is enough neutral space in the background where the mast head will go that wont obstruct the font, but there's not too much so that the focus of the image is lost too much. The lighting is clear but not harsh either. The mise en scene of the image could have been slightly more precise; the foreground and subject are good, the background has a few unwanted items in the way but these don't have a significant effect on the whole image. The angle of the image I am very happy with: you can see the person clearly and also what she is doing. However the framing could have been a little better, perhaps with the subject slightly more centre frame as she is currently very far to the left of the frame, and there is empty space in the centre of the photo.

2. This is also one of the better photos as the framing and angle has improved on the last one. Here the subject is fully in frame and more centred which is more aesthetically pleasing, and the angle of the photo also emulates this. There isn't as much empty space. The mise en scene on this image needs to be refined as well as the coat hooks and door in the background are in a bad position for the mast head. The foreground is good though. The lighting on this photo is okay, there are no obstructing shadows, but there are a few patches of white light and the subject is slightly darkened. The positioning on this photo is good quality too, the subject is clear.

 

3. This one is also good because of the lighting and positioning but the framing lets it down. The space at the top is a good place for the mast head yet again there is a large gap in the centre of the image. This could be improved by moving the subject more centre frame and angling the shot more towards the person than the room. The focus of the shot has been lost slightly.The mise en scene on this is very good, only a bottle in the background which shouldn't be there. The rest is good. The lighting on this could also be improved as there is a few minor white patches, although the subject is clear and well lit.

 Worst Photos:

1. This is one of the worst photos because the only good things are the costume and props are right. The positioning of the photo is acceptable but could be improved by moving the subject more centre frame, and moving the angle so the person is angled more towards the camera and not side on. The lighting in this is clear but there are patches of bright white light which make the photo look unprofessional. The mise en scene has failed as the background isn't neutral enough for the front cover and mast head, there is a hand in the background and a large white empty space behind the subject. Too much background has caused the focus of the shot to be lost a lot.

 

 2. This is one of the worst as nothing went particularly well. Firstly, the framing is shocking; there is way too much background and empty space, the subject is not fully in the picture. The positioning of the subject is okay, the angle in which she is sat looks good, but she needs to be further in shot. The problem with the mise en scene was again the background, unwanted coat pegs and posters which detract from the image. The lighting is all over the place, patches of white light on the subject and in the background.

 

  3. Another bad photo; more problems with background, lighting and some minor issues with framing. This image is the worst for lighting, although the subject is well lit and clear, the patches of bright white are more frequent here, and are also much more distracting. Again, large empty spaces and obstacles in the background detract from the foreground. The angle on this photo should also be more focused on the subject and closer in.