Portraiture- Image bank

This image appeals to me because of the contrasting coloration of the models red hair and the blue background and body paint, this colour difference is particularly interesting due to the fact that blue and orange are both complimentary colour.

I like this image because of the way that the polaroid is placed over the subjects face to create a mask this could also represent someones internal pain and the way that society prevents them from speaking about their pain instead having them internalise it.  This is an intriguing piece of perspective photography.

I like the way that this image has been altered in editing to add a streak of colour over the image.  This effect would have been achieved through selective colouration in photoshop.

I like this image because of the fact that the smoke adds a fluid element to the image as well as going against stereotypes regarding the types of people who smoke.  This image's shallow depth of field allows the viewers eye to focus solely on the subject who's deadpan expression gives no clues towards their emotional state.  The fact that the smoke would be different in any other time and is impossible to identically replicate means that this image conforms to Bresson's "decisive moment".

I like this image because it is a full body shot which looks extremely natural due to the positioning of the subject in the foetal position in the images centre.   I also like the way that the green outfit of the subject blends into the background of green.

I like this image because of the way that the lighting comes from under the umbrella and highlights both the subject and the pages of the book and the rain drops.  I particularly find the tonal range and contrast between the bright white of the book and the deep black of the background.  The surrealism of this image also appeals to me.