Portrait Photographers
Steve McCurry:
The light is coming from the left of the photo, projecting onto the boy's face, and onto the car. The boy is leaning out of the car, with his hands on the door, seeming very comfortable. The background, or setting, is a blue truck, with a man in the drivers seat. The point of view of this picture is eye-level with the child, and the photographer is close to the boy- probably only a few feet away. The lighting allows the boy's face to be emphasized. When looking at this boy, I first noticed his eyes and his mouth. His eyes are very blue, and they pop due to the blue car in the foreground. His mouth is formed into a half-smile, half-smirk, he seems also guilty of something. However, his young features, his bright blue eyes, his bracelet, and young hands on the car all symbolize innocence.
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The light is coming from the left of the model, shining on her face, and emphasizing her confident pose. She is turned to the side, staring at the camera, showing strength. The background is a brightly blue painted wall, that seems to be weathered, and a window in the back left, with a cage or something over it. The photographer is only a few feet away from the model, and on the side, capturing a semi-side profile- the model's body is sideways but her head is tilted- looking directly at the camera. The lighting perfectly capturing her strong stance, tribal paint, jewelry, flower crown, and unfazed expression all symbolize her strength. Looking at this picture, I first think about empowerment and strength.
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Chris Crisman:
The light is coming from the top corner, as evident by the sunlight visible through the trees, and the light reflecting on the woman's face. The models are hugging each other, and seem very happy. They're in nature, and the background is a big field,, with trees and a long fence. The photographer is pretty close to the models, seemingly only a few feet away. The bright lighting, the models hugging, and their happy expressions all communicate how happy they are.
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The lighting is coming from the many windows in the background of the picture. The older man is holding a young boy, who seems to be his grandson. The models are standing in a kitchen, in front of large windows, and a large counter. They are close to the photographer, within a few feet. The models very happy expressions, the grandfather holding his grandson, and the bright lighting all symbolize love.
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