Please note that all these views are subjective.
Photographs I Dislike
This image is poorly lit - the lighting is too harsh for the subject and target. The colour balance is too cold to the extent that the shadow on the model's left shoulder is purple. There are odd shadows casted on the model's face and dress by the bag; these have not been considered and contribute to the factors that make this image unsuccessful. The bag is not parallel and is cropped off on the bottom right hand side of the frame, and the background is dull. There is also a degree of posterization which can be seen better on the printed version - the photographer has probably edited a JPEG past its capabilities as opposed to the raw file. The font used for the logo is an overused and indistinctive font that to me does not look professional.
Source: Wintour, Anna 2010, Vogue, February 2010, p. 24
You can't tell in the image above (I will show you the printed version), but the image looks like it has been interpolated (when resolution is 'added' to a small image in photoshop). As a result the quality loss in so incredible that even someone who does not have a 'trained' eye could tell immediately, it's surprising that this has actually been published, especially when it is for Loreal!
Source: Wintour, Anna 2010, Vogue, February 2010, p. 47
The layout of this advertisement is visually appealing in that it is balanced and simple. However the photography does not appeal to me, it looks like it has been shot with direct camera flash, casting an unappealing shadow next tot he bottle and the model's hand. If this were shot in a studio with a softbox and slightly more dramatic lighting I think it would be more successful.
Source: Wintour, Anna 2010, Vogue, February 2010, p. 5
It is hard to tell in the above image but the actual printout of this adertisement is unfocused. It looks like it has been shot using a very high ISO and/or on a low end camera with a small sensor, because it is very noisy. The depth of field works in this photograph, but it should have been shot where there was more avaliable light so that the photographer could have eliminated the noise caused by the high ISO. The highlight on the woman's face does not compliment her and the skin from her neck down is too dark in comparison to the rest of her body. There is also an unusual pink dot on the left hand side of her fringe.
Source: Wintour, Anna 2010, Vogue, February 2010, p. 8
This isn't the worst photograph I've ever seen but when it is placed next to high end fashion campaigns I do not think it stands out. The model looks awkward in her stance, and the lighting is too safe - there is nothing in this shot that makes it stand out from the rest of the fashion photographs published.
Source: Wintour, Anna 2010, Vogue, February 2010, p. 76
Photographs I Like
Studiovski has lit and composed this photograph beautifully. The direct light source casts hard and soft shadows on the models body, enhancing the model's definition and masculinity. The post editing is enough to enhance the image without overdoing it.
Photography: Nik Studiovski, Copyright to Nik Studios
Source: Studiovski, Nik 2010, Nik Studio Industries, viewed 14 March 2010, [http://www.nikstudio.com/].
The initial appeal of this image is the balance of cool and warm tones - the blues in the sky and the yellow light on the subject. The expression of the model and body language compliments the garments and location.
Photograph: Emily Abay
Abay, E 2010, Emily Abay Photography, viewed 14 March 2010, [http://www.emilyabay.com/index.php].
This is one example of the many extraordinary photographs in the Gucci Summer campaign. Alas & Piggot have lit the model beautifully, underexposing the background to create mood. The low angle accentuates the model's long legs and implies boldness and strength.
Photography by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Source: Luxe, L 22 December 2009, Gucci summer 2010 ad campaign, photographs and information about campaign, viewed 10 March 2010, [http://www.luxuo.com/fashion/gucci-spring-summer-2010-ad-campaign.html].
Photograph: Nigel Riches
The viewpoint, pose and decisive moment are what make this photograph stand out. Riches has created an interesting photograph which clearly accentuates the model's attire and keeps the viewer's attention.
Riches, N 2010 Nigel Riches Photography, viewed 10 March 2010, [http://www.nigelriches.co.uk/flash/].
Photograph: Karl Lagerfield
The soft and limited pastel colours along with the balanced composition of this image appeal to me. The models pose is simple yet effective and gives a strong yet feminine appeal. These factors imply high fashion without the need for too many props or a cluttered composition.
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