1. Title/Photographer’s name /date
Light- What sort of lighting has been used? What direction? How has the photographer used lighting?
The lighting in this photograph is natural/artificial/harsh/soft I can tell this because ……. The light is coming from the …… direction which has the effect of ……….
Composition- How are the objects/subjects arranged? What is in the foreground/ middle ground/ background? Where do the objects/subjects lead your eye?
The photograph was taken in a studio/on location. The objects/subjects are arranged to be symmetrical/ angled/ from above / below/ using rule of thirds which creates the effect of order/ disorder/ dynamism/ calm/depth because…..
Focus- How has the photographer used focus? Is all or part of the photo in focus?
All/part of the photo is in focus which makes the viewer look at …...
Texture- How do the objects in the photo look like they would feel?
The objects like they would feel rough/ smooth/ wrinkled/ because the photographer has used lighting/ close up/ focus to emphasis the texture.
Line- What sort of lines can you see? Straight, curved, jagged? Where do the lines lead the viewer?
I can see straight/curved/jagged lines which create an outline/ strength/ delicacy/ movement. The lines lead the viewer to …..
Mood/Story- How has the photographer used all of the elements to create a mood or story? What is the overall feeling?
The photographer has used the lighting/ colour/ shape/ composition/ focus/ line by ……… to create a mood of power/ calmness/ dynamism. The story behind the photo is …. The photographer has shown this by….
Title/Photographer’s name /date
Colour/Tone - Is there a colour scheme? What effect does the colour have on the viewer? Is there a contrast in tone or colour?
I can see a monochromatic/ bright/ pastel/soft / vibrant colour scheme. This has the effect of ….. The darkest areas are ………the lightest are………
Shape- What shapes can you see? Are any shapes repeated? How has the photographer arranged the shapes within the frame? How do the shapes relate to each other?
I can see geometric/ organic shapes which I would describe as bold/ textured/ layered. The shapes are arranged in a pattern/ rhythm/ contrast/ order.
I find this photograph interesting because…
I will use these techniques by…