In this photo there is a man positioned in the centre of the frame. The lines of the window frame split the image into 6 different sections. Warm colours are present in the photograph. The light reflects onto the mans face. The warming colours blend with skin tone of the man and his clothes. The darkness of the window frame contrasts with the brightness of the room. Space is quite limited as there is objects and furniture placed closely around the place. The man seems to have a neutral facial expression or a small smirk on his face, it is unclear. Perhaps he is aware of the photograph being taken or he was simply caught by surprise as he is speaking to someone on the telephone. The picture feels homely because of the maroon toned walls in the room. I can tell this photograph was taken quite a few years ago as the quality isn’t perfect. Furthermore the picture almost looks like it has been painted. The texture of the walls seems rough and the colour of the wallpaper seems to fade gradually as you look up. I can infer the picture was taken during the evening due to the yellowish light in the room and the darker window frames. The picture is of the portraiture genre but possibly not a self portrait. The lines of the window that divide the picture can be looked at as making the portrait unusual or different. It may be that the most of the persons body is showing rather than the head and shoulders like a usual portrait.
There are many possible ways this picture could have been taken. Firstly , the floor of the building must be considered . Is it the first floor or the second floor? Perhaps she used a ladder or some sort to get to this position. The camera used at the time was possibly not to its best quality. I believe the photographer used a digital camera as they are usually cheaper, maybe the reason for its unusual quality. In addition the picture might have been taken from a distance or purely up close. I can see they have used framing to place the person in the centre of the image.
I have many different feelings towards this image. For example the possible idea that it had been taken without the man being aware makes me feel unsafe. Furthermore the man has his hand behind his back. Perhaps he is hiding something from the photographer. However i have many contradictory feelings as well. The warms colours of the room create a homely mood. The house looks welcoming with the pictures neatly placed on the chestnut coloured walls. The man is wearing comfortable clothes creating a relaxed, laid-back vibe. There is 3 questions I would ask the photographer. I would ask Why did you choose to include the frames of the window? Who is the man in the photograph and is he aware that you have taken a picture of him? Why this room and person?
After some research I have discovered that Shizuka Yokomizo uses chromogenic print to produce her photographs. This has helped me understand the colouring of her photographs.
There are many possible ways this picture could have been taken. Firstly , the floor of the building must be considered . Is it the first floor or the second floor? Perhaps she used a ladder or some sort to get to this position. The camera used at the time was possibly not to its best quality. I believe the photographer used a digital camera as they are usually cheaper, maybe the reason for its unusual quality. In addition the picture might have been taken from a distance or purely up close. I can see they have used framing to place the person in the centre of the image.
I have many different feelings towards this image. For example the possible idea that it had been taken without the man being aware makes me feel unsafe. Furthermore the man has his hand behind his back. Perhaps he is hiding something from the photographer. However i have many contradictory feelings as well. The warms colours of the room create a homely mood. The house looks welcoming with the pictures neatly placed on the chestnut coloured walls. The man is wearing comfortable clothes creating a relaxed, laid-back vibe. There is 3 questions I would ask the photographer. I would ask Why did you choose to include the frames of the window? Who is the man in the photograph and is he aware that you have taken a picture of him? Why this room and person?
After some research I have discovered that Shizuka Yokomizo uses chromogenic print to produce her photographs. This has helped me understand the colouring of her photographs.