How do I...Analyse a photographers work?
Find a photographer or artist who inspires you for your own work. You can find your own or use the photographers page on this website.
Your work on this will count towards Assessment Objective 1.
Basic Information
In your sketchbook or online record make sure you include the following as a minimum:
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The name of the photographer
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What country are they from? (This is important as it puts the work into context)
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The name and date of the series that you are interested in
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The name and date of any images you choose from the series to analyse
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What is the image/series about? (This could be researched or your own opinion)
Visual Qualities
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What does the photograph show?
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What is the main focus/ where is your eye drawn to?
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What do you like about the image?
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What composition style have they used? leading lines, framing, the rule of thirds...etc
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How have they used the lighting in the image?
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If they have used people in their photos can you read any body or facial language?
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Can you talk about any of the formal elements that are shown? Line, Colour, Shape, Form, Texture, Pattern, Tone...
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How has the artist achieved the meaning, concept or message in the image?
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What techniques has the artist used to create the meaning/concept or message?
Camera Settings
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Where have they focused the camera?
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Discuss the aperture settings used? Shallow/long depth of field
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What shutter speed do you think they have they used?
Relate to your own work
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How will you be influenced by this photographers work when planning and taking your own photos?
High Quality Images
Your images should be clear and not pixelated.
If your using Google images click on the image you want to make it bigger.
Technical Language
Use the correct terminology when writing up your analysis.
Layout
Carefully consider the placement of each element your page.
Your page should be visually appealing!
Handouts
Use the guides and handouts that I provide, these will give you guidance on how to achieve the best results.
Typed Notes
Consider typing up your notes to ensure they are easy to read and are free of spelling mistakes.
