Design for Photographers to fix

Formal Analysis in Photography

Abdulwahed Alramadhan

Dr.

11/28/2017

The photographer

William Eggleston is an American photographer who was born on July 27 in the year 1939 in a town by the name Memphis in Tennessee, he now ages 78 years. He grew up with the ambition of being a photographer and in the period 1940-1950’s he was introduced to photojournalism by the university that he was studying at. Later on, he was highly inspired by other photographers like Robert Frank and decided to take a move in the photography world. He then started using the color element of the photograph that made him widely recognized since he did it in the great way (Barnard 247-250). His use of the dye-transfer technique in printing photos made it even better. This technique made him experience more commercial sales for his photographs and more importantly shaped his way to more advanced photography. His photographs have recently revolved around the world and actually, so many people refer to him as the godfather of color photography.

Type of work

Photography remains the main commercial way that William Eggleston makes his living, however, he has also gone ahead to do more another kind of work that is mostly connected to photography. For instance, he has been involved in the action of some movies in the America due to the fact that he had already become popular as well as the good, stunning photographs in the movies. Some of the movies he has acted in include Stranded in Canton, Restless in 2011 as well as In the Real World that was acted on 2005 (Barnard 247-250). Additionally, he has also involved himself in the art of modeling in fashion design, where some designers allow him to take part in the photographs.

Elements of design for the photographer

Purposefully or not, a photograph comprises more of these elements which are also known as design features. Effective photos depend on order as well as the main elements which bring and stress order in a composition are line, shape, color, form, texture as well as the pattern. William Eggleston has made extensive use of this elements one of his best being the color element ("Democratic Camera, Photographs And Video, 1961-2008" 46-4845). In fact, he has been referred to as the godfather of the color photography since he discovered the art of color. The photographer has been proven to have one of his best works being the Red Ceiling. In this photograph, most elements of design have been incorporated and hence the picture was widely viewed and most of all were used in a range of movies.

Evaluating the following photograph we can then describe the elements of design incorporated in the photograph.

William Eggleston, The Red Ceiling, Getty Centre, 1973

Elements and the movement for the eye.

The red ceiling photo appears to remain timeless having the fact that it was taken in the early 70's, it still appears to be recently taken. Most importantly the attention in the photo is created by the contrast that exists between the red saturation of the ceiling together with the white wires present in the ceiling running from the bulb. This contrast comes from the color element that he was widely used since the color red appears to remain very alluring. In the photograph there exist a feeling of texture element since the photographer has used a sidelight that allows for more definition as well as depth perception t the wires hence making them appear creepy in feeling. The shape has also been incorporated in the photo as the angle by which the photo is taken makes it look smaller and hence closer to feel and get on an image mood. The pattern also is experienced in the image as it provides for a surface simplicity and the unfathomable complexity.  The image catches the eyes of many due to the perfect usage of the design elements in the photograph, use of lines in the photo have also made it appear greater and gives a clear shape and form.

Emotive content the design create

Influential images, direct emotional messages even when less or no words are uttered. A man holds a distinctive capacity to prove as well as show emotions, so taking arresting emotions through photography continuously has the predisposition to sturdily draw an audience in. Hence being a photographer means that whenever you are interested in capturing emotional photos that maybe for own exercise or as the character of a design for posters, pamphlet printing, or a website, then an incorporation of emotive aspects would be great (Stones and Bygate 119-133). The photo Red ceiling includes a capture that has a wide scope of emotions for example joy and curiosity. The photo remains with a curious emotion since it does not completely give the full view of the room, hence viewers would have wanted to get a full coverage of the room (Stones and Bygate 119-133). There is also the curiosity in the fact that viewers wonder if the room was painted red or it was anything else that provided the red color. The environs of the photo create joy on the viewer as they describe the alluring red color that describes joy. Hence the color provides the emotive of joy to a viewer.

Works cited

Barnard, Malcolm. "What Photography Is: James Elkins." Photography and Culture 5.2 (2012): 247-250. Web.

Stones, Michael J., and Marlee Bygate. "Emotive Factors That Make Photographs Memorable." Photography and Culture 2.2 (2009): 119-133. Web.

William Eggleston: Democratic Camera, Photographs And Video, 1961-2008. Choice Reviews Online 46.09 (2009): 46-4845. Web.