This image was produced by Lee Jeffries. It portrays a young subject with highlighted features, such as the hair and the eyes. This has been done deliberately in order to focus the viewer on the subject's face and prevent them from paying attention to the background. This is further done by blurring the subject's neck and clothing, to bring it out of focus and unclear to the viewer. By restricting their view, Jeffries is able to evoke feelings of curiosity and allows the viewer to wonder and dive in deeper into the image, exploring the context and trying to figure out ho this subject is. The use of shadows further helps to achieve this mysterious atmosphere from this image. Moreover, Lee Jeffries has chosen to add the element of contrast between the subject's hair and the pitch black background to add diversity to his picture. By doing this, he is also able to add colour as the subject's skin is quite pale, which reduces the amount of colour used. The angle used has been picked carefully, where the subject is able to be seen clearly without any distractions - the angle also creates a stronger bond with the subject and the viewer as the child is looking straight at the camera. This gives the effect of the child being right in front of the viewer's face due to the close-up technique that has been used. The facial expression on the subject is a negative one, although it looks neutral, the child's mouth is frowning. For the viewer to notice this, they must pay more attention to the picture, especially the facial features. This is why Jeffries has chosen to highlight the facial features,
This is one of my images, which I produced whilst completing a shoot inspired by Lee Jeffries. I attempted to use his techniques and include elements like he does in order to come out with a similar image. I have decided to do this as it relates to my subjects, and concentrates on identity and individuals in society. The techniques I've used portrays my subject in a rough manner and is very sharp on her facial features, showing them off and highlighting them. By manipulating the light, I created shadows on one side of her face - this is so that the viewer focuses on the side that's well lit and picks out her distinguishing features, such as her bright blue eyes and pink lips. This is to highlight her beauty although I have also emphasised some flaws on her skin. I have chosen a subject with bright clothing so that she can show a huge contrast between herself and the background so that the attention is only on the subject and nothing else.
In conclusion, these two images have more similarities than differences. For example, the techniques used in both images are extremely similar, such as the use of shadows and angles. Although Jeffries' image is closer to the subject's face, mine is still at an intimate angle so that the viewer can be connected to the subject. Furthermore, both images consist of a black background so that the contrast in each image is highlighted and prevents the viewer from concentrating their attention anywhere other than on the subjects. On the other hand, my image is brighter than the one from Jeffries. This is because I wanted my subject's facial features to be emphasised and take up most of the image. The facial expression I have used is not so much neutral, but more arrogant. The subject is looking straight at the camera with this look, making the viewer uncomfortable. Similarly with Jeffries' image, he makes the subject make the viewer feel uncomfortable.
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