Writing Assignment #4

What areas is the photo strong/weak? What would you do to improve the photo?

1. composition: the arrangement of subjects in the frame

• scale of 1-10: 5
• a little boring
• the straight contrasts nicely with the curved bracelet

2. lighting: direction of light (and other qualities)

• scale of 1-10: 6
• the bottom right corner is the darkest and it fades to the top left corner being the lightest
• the viewer can see the shadows underneath the objects

3. clear focal point (focus, color, contrast. etc)

• scale of 1-10: 6
• the face of the watch could be a focal point because it is bright and has light reflecting off of it
• the bracelet could also be a focal point because of the shape it is in (curved, overlapping itself)

4. there is a clear purpose: the photo conveys the goal/message of the photographer

• scale from 1-10: 1
• the photo has no message
• I wasn't trying to convey any specific message or purpose

5. the subject is interesting

• scale from 1-10: 4
• interesting shapes
• not just straight lines
• the 2 objects are set in different lines and shapes making them contrast with each other

6. unique perspective

• scale from 1-10: 2
• the lighting makes it interesting
• the angle is boring and cliche

7. creativity

• scale from 1-10: 2
• the lighting and shapes help make it slightly unique
• the placement of the bracelet overlapping itself next to the watch which is just straight

8. depth of image, multiple layers

• scale from 1-10: 2
• the objects are clearly on top of a background (rug)
• the rug and the lighting gives the photo nice shadows and textures that add some depth

9. emotional response

• scale from 1-10: 1
• no emotional response at all
• objects are boring

10. technical skill

• scale from 1-10: 1
• no technical skill was needed

To improve the photo:

• try a different angle on the objects
• find different objects that aren't so normal and boring
• play with what is in focus and out of focus