Types of Photography in the Media

Journalism: 

I found this photograph on a news article about the British Journalism 2012 awards. (http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/british-journalism-awards-2012-showcase-photo-journalist-year-finalists)

What I like about this photo is how the aggressor seems un-phased by the picture being taken when he is so clearly attacking the men on the ground. The sign ‘Mental Hospital’ clearly shows the viewer that these men are being tortured by means of help and it makes the viewer question if they have been forced into the hospital. 

• This photograph could be used in text books about history and how some people were treated like second class citizens. 
• It could also be used in appeal advertisements aimed to shock people into helping the cause.

Fashion: 

I found this photo on a ‘Daily Inspiration’ website which upon investigation seems to simply display creative photos of just about anything in order to inspire viewers.

What I like about this photo is that the model is being consumed by the plain balls in order to try and convey that she is perhaps plain in order to garner all attention to her bag and shoes. I think this is a good marketing device as it ensures all attention goes to the product and is immediately caught there.

• This photo could be used in fashion advertisements both on screen and print.
• It could also be used on a fashion blog.

Wildlife:

I found this photo on a geographic website, in an article for 2010 wildlife photographer of the year. (http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/view-image.htm?gid=7716)

I love the angle this photo was taken at and I think it was done very cleverly. Turtles are something that we as humans see as being very small and vulnerable creatures. But this photo shows the turtle to be a large, mighty creature and this was done by use of angle and also the lighting shining behind the animals head.

•       This could be used on an advertisement appeal advert collecting donations for wildlife animals.
•       Or it could be placed in a text book

Sport:

This photo was found on an article proclaiming the pros of sports photography. (http://www.ephotozine.com/article/sports-photography-is-the-goal-10088)

   I like that this photo makes the viewer want to know more about what happened for the crowd to react like this to the player. I also love the emotions of pure joy and elation which are featured. The players stance, with his arms spread wide in a beholding gesture clearly show that he is quite proud and happy to bask in the awaiting glory. The emotions in the photo were taken in a fantastic moment that makes the viewer feel good on their behalf.

•          This photo could be found in a sports article.
•           It could also be used to advertise brands which make sport equipment, i.e. Umbro (which is pictured in the photo)

Landscape: 

This photo was found on an online gallery of a photographer’s (Trevor Brown) work. (http://www.trevorbrownphoto.co.uk/)

 

I love the way that the lighting was captured in this photo as it looks as if the small town is being blessed by a other worldly presence. The way that the colour has been darkened and features a lot of blue guides the eye to look at the lighter part which features the tThis could be used in a travel brochure.

•   This could be used in a travel brochure.
•          Also could be used at an airport or train station to advertise destinations.

Advertising:

      

I like the use of the black background in this photo as it really makes the colour of the product pop and standout. Also the use of the fruits and flowers gives the viewer an idea of exactly what this product is advertising. It gives us an idea of what fragrances are involved in order to intrigue as opposed to hazarding wild guesses and subsequently putting us off the product.

•   This could be used in print ads in magazines.
•           It also could be used on television and billboard, leaflets etc.