Where is the light coming from? The light is coming from the side in the pictures
What is the position or gesture of the model? They're sitting down on a chair looking straight ahead with the light pointing at them
What is the background or setting? A wall with a black blanket or just a normal wall
What is the point of view and distance of the photographer? Either from head on or on the side
What does the lighting, position of model and expression on face communicate? It's gives a special illusion to the face that makes their face glow
What is the position or gesture of the model? They're sitting down on a chair looking straight ahead with the light pointing at them
What is the background or setting? A wall with a black blanket or just a normal wall
What is the point of view and distance of the photographer? Either from head on or on the side
What does the lighting, position of model and expression on face communicate? It's gives a special illusion to the face that makes their face glow
Portrait Photographer: Philippe Halsman
Where is the light coming from? It's coming from the photographer's right side
What is the position or gesture of the model? He's in a forward stance holding a cane or pole while looking down at the camera
What is the background or setting? The dark sky
What is the point of view and distance of the photographer? The POV is from the photographer's "eyes" and he's laying on the ground, somewhat close to the model
What does the lighting, position of model and expression on face communicate? The lighting hitting the model's right side facing the camera emphasizes the shadow of the left side. The model is in a ready position like he's ready to attack and his face is an expression of straight forward
What is the position or gesture of the model? He's in a forward stance holding a cane or pole while looking down at the camera
What is the background or setting? The dark sky
What is the point of view and distance of the photographer? The POV is from the photographer's "eyes" and he's laying on the ground, somewhat close to the model
What does the lighting, position of model and expression on face communicate? The lighting hitting the model's right side facing the camera emphasizes the shadow of the left side. The model is in a ready position like he's ready to attack and his face is an expression of straight forward