DEPTH OF FIELD DEFINITION: Depth of field is the amount of distance between the nearest and farthest objects that appear in acceptably sharp focus in a photograph. A preferred selection of depth of field in an image, can be quite subjective. It varies depending on the type of camera you are using.
FACTUAL: This photograph was taken by a very talented photographer named Vee Speers. This from her album called 'The Birthday Party' and is image number #22. The birthday party is a collection of children's portraits. In this album, Vee Speers has stripped away the stereotypes of children, and has re-created what are supposed to be 'The happiest days of our lives'. These photographs reveal the cruelty, vulnerability, and duplicity of children.
CONTEXT: This fits in with all of Vee Speers work, because it is set in front of a white background and has the child in the photograph displaying his top half of his body and wearing an interesting hat. This fits in well with Vee Speers collections 'Thirteen' and 'Birthday party'.
TECHNICAL: I think that this photograph would have been taken with a digital SLR camera much the same as Vee Speers other work. I think that the lighting was pointed at the top of his helmet as it stands out as the most shiny part of the photo. I think that she may have edited this photo, to make the boys skin look paler than it actually is. This photograph was most likely taken in a studio.
AESTHETICS: I really like this photograph because it is very unusual. It shows very good contrast between the boy's shorts and hat, against the white wall. This is very effective because it shows that he is very skinny and his ribs are sticking out. In this photo you can not see his whole face, this is effective because it makes you wonder what facial expression he has, and i like it very much because it leaves me with a sense of mysteriousness.
I found this presentation from slide share very good, and easy to understand:
Other websites that i found useful for Depth Of Field were:
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/how-to/tech-explained/536453/depth-of-field-explained
http://www.wikihow.com/Achieve-Depth-of-Field-in-Photography
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/05/31/3-ways-to-affect-depth-of-field-free-cheat-sheet/
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