Reading a Photography or Picture

shapes and figures which could be people,
animals, places or objects. An object can
be used as a shortcut in a message but relies
on the understanding of the symbol and
its usage.

Have symbolic significants and
influence our response to a photograph.
This includes: dry, soft, sharp, green,
rural, ect, ect.

the places of objects, shapes ad
figures in photography in which gives
meaning.

Where the photograpgher has placed
something or someone on the photo
and form which angle are they taking
the photo.
High angle shot: shows dominace
Low angle shot: shows submissions of the
objects being viewed.

Pose/Posture, gestures and
facial expression all tell the
emotions of our thoughts
and our feelings

when is comes to size, larger objects are
usually spotted in the foreground. Where in
plain sight. Whereas samll ojects are within
the background and are considered as a low
priority.

White; means innocence, Black; denotes death
in some cultures
Hindu people mourn in the coloir of white, whilst
marrying in red.
Colour usually represents stereotypes for malenss
and femininity.

The way of which the object,
figurs, people, animal, ect are facing

Various lightign effect/colour provides meaning.
Examples: soft, yellow light or black lighting creates
a halo effect and may suggest innocence

Reflects our personality and also be a
symbol or period, culture and status.