Comparing Photographers

David Bailey

Richard Avedon

These two photographers photograph in a similar way in the way that they are both portrait photographers that shoot in black and white. Both of the photos are shot from straight on which is crucial in portrait photography. Even though the photos are both in black and white, the lighting on each of the photos is different. In David Baileys photo, there is a lot more shadow around his face. However this is partly because Johnny Depp has his hands raised which causes more shadow around the face. 

The different expressions on each of the models face determine the emotion and feelings of the viewer. David Baileys photo of Johnny Depp could create the emotion of curiosity because its difficult to determine what impression the model is trying to portray to the viewers.

The Richard Avedon photo is quite different in the facial expressions of the model. I would argue that  it attracts viewers in the essence that his eyes are the very first thing you see when you look at the photo. This is because he's opening his eyes and it gives the feeling of shock and stare as if the model is actually looking at you. The glasses add a great effect swell i would argue because without the glasses i don't think the photo would look quite as effective.

The lighting in Avedons photo looks illuminated with the white background because it draws the attention to the eyes. With a dark background, although it would also create a sense of shock and wonder, it wouldn't be as effective. There is limited shadows on this models face because the photo is shot from straight on which means that the light captures his face to demolish all of the shadows.