ECGE 109 - TOPIC 9 Analyzing Photography

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Bert Tenoso

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Definition of photography 
The art and science of capturing and recording visual images using a camera
First photograph taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce 
1826
Photography 
Has become an essential part of modern life, used for everything from capturing memories to creating works of art
Analyzing photography 
Studying the various elements and aspects of an image in order to better understand its meaning, context, and cultural significance
Elements of Photography 
Lighting
Focus
Exposure
Color
Composition
Composition 
The arrangement of objects within the frame
Lighting 
Determines the sharpness and clarity of the image
Focus 
Determines the sharpness and clarity of the image
Exposure 
The amount of light that enters the camera
Color 
Can have a significant impact on the mood and emotion conveyed in a photograph
Contrast 
The difference between the lightest and darkest areas of an image
Texture 
The surface quality of objects within a photograph
Types of Photography 
Documentary photography
Portrait photography
Landscape photography
Fashion photography
Wildlife photography
Analysis of Photography 
Semiotics
Iconography
Social and cultural contexts
Aesthetic evaluation
Migrant Mother by Dorothea Lange 
Powerful documentary photograph that captures the struggles of migrant workers during the Great Depression
The Afghan Girl by Steve McCurry 
Iconic image of the plight of refugees in war-torn countries
Napalm Girl by Nick Ut 
Powerful documentary photograph that has become synonymous with the horrors of war