Evaluation

The subject of this photo is a medium portrait shot of friends. This photo includes a good use of lines; which helps draw the viewers eyes in certain areas of the photo, and a range of colours.  This photo has a meaning to me as it includes me and one of my friends.  I also like the way that it was taken at an angle because it creates an illusion that we are sitting at an angle when reality we are not.  elements that make this photo work are the many use of lines and the angle of which the photo was taken as it is a different example of a usual portrait.  The bright colours used in the backdrop helps the people which are the main focus of the image to stand out more.  It also helps that they are wearing contrasting colours.  This photo could be improved by zooming in more on the faces and I feel that perhaps the colours in the backdrop could be brighter.  People have viewed this photo and think that it is a creative and different take on a portrait however could use the rule of thirds as they feel that the photo is too central.               professional photograph

The subject of this image is a close up shot of two people leaning against a railing.  This photo uses a varied use of different bright colours and similarly to my photo above uses some use of lines which focuses the viewers eyes on a certain area of the image.  Differently to my photo, the photographer has taken a more traditional take on a portrait as the image focuses on the peoples waste and upwards.  Also the image is focused more to the right hand side which is using the rule of thirds, which is a good technique to use as it helps focus the viewers eyes on the whole picture rather than different areas.  Also as it is a close up there isn't much to look at so the part that you want to be the main focus stands out.  I like this image as in contrast to the people the background uses a plain light blue.  This helps the people stand out and be the main focus if the image.  in conclusion