Taking pictures

 The tree is in the foreground while the people are in the background.

This shot is a leading line. This is when two parellel lines lead next to each over.

This is an over the shoulder shot (OTS). this is when the picture is taken from behind the subject while facing away. The subject is either on the left or the right of the screen.

The rule of thirds is used here so the subject is in the centre of the frame.

This photo was taken while using the grid. This is used for the rule of thirds. Here, the grid is used to line up the protag.

This is a leading line shot. The lines from the path and the stair railings match up in the centre.

This is a motion shot, which is taken when the camera is at a certain speed. This makes the image blurry.

Gregory Crewdson

Barney's photography work

Gregory Crewdson
He was born in September 26th, 1962 in Brooklyn, New york, America. He started a punk rock group called the speedies, then dropped out to pursue a career in photography.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Crewdson

 His photos are known to be well staged, using light resources and a professional crew. One photo could take up to two days to set up. Each photo costs as much as an independent film.
He is influenced by his childhood experiences and films, such as Blue Velvet. This photo shows a man in a car filled with flowers, which could reflect loss
or solitude. I have chosen this image for its use of colour.

This photo I have chosen because its a good example of whats being focused on screen. The spotlight on the protag makes it look like a crime scene. The color used here is blue, which reflects sadness. The fog in the scene adds a mysterious tone. This image, since its set in suburban america, could be a metaphor for loneliness, making the image more expressive.

This photo is known as Brief Encounter, which depicts a snowy suburban town. I've picked this photo to show how Crewdson uses space wisely. This photo was planned weeks in advanced. The snow also gives a cold feeling, not only literal, but phycological.

Stephen Shore

Steven Shore
Steven Shore is an American photographer. He was born on October 8, 1947. He is a pioneer of color photography.
Shore takes pictures of American towns and buildings. The images are also of objects, such as mugs, food and portraits.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Shore

 He both incorporates natural lighting in his landscapes as well as artificial. This photo for example looks cinematic in the way it is taken. It is taken from a low angle, focusing on a sign on a US Post Office. The low angle effect makes the wooden post intimidating.








This Photo is a car park of cadillac's. From his images, we can identify the era is the 1970's. The line where the cars are parked is directly in the centre of the frame. The clouds in the sky reflect off the cars shiny appearance.

This photo depicts a typical American motel. The colour of the building is bright, but the sky is of a grey colour.