Reading a Photograph or a Picture

symbolic sygnificance and influence

dry, country setting denotes ruggedness and hardship

can be people, animals

associated with emotions or symbols

important objects are larger

placing of objects gives meaning

symbols, meanings, stereotypes

white - innocence
pastel colours - femininity

what direction are the objects facing

where the photographer has placed the object

high angle - dominance
low angle - submission

reflects personality

symbol of a period/culture/status

tell us the way we are feeling/thinking

posture, gesture, facial expression

soft, yellow light, halo effect - innocence