Definition of Beauty

Definition: 

a combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.

Describe Beauty:

appealing, charming, exquisite, elegant, fascinating, enticing

In this image, we can see beauty is explored in a variety of ways. Firstly, there is a big contrast between the  colours used in the shot. There is a much darker background and harsh shadows on the females face. In contrast, the make up used is pale pinks and golds which conform to the pale face. The outer skirts of the frame are also darker, with soft shadows being used to highlight the cheekbones and a strong shadow on the neck. One of the main ways this image stands out to me is by the use of water and the way this is shown is through the bubbles of air we see floating in the picture. I think this is extremely effective as without the bubbles we cannot see that the female is in water, I also think it is a unique way of showing beauty, and highlighting the different ways this topic can go. 

I chose this image in my definition post as I feel like it stands out as different to what else I have looked at for inspiration. Where I used colour as a subtopic, this image shows me that photographs can be just as effective with the use of black and white. The use of black and white exaggerates shadows, and darkens several parts of the face. One of the main parts of the image which stands out to me is the eyes, as the photographer has used dark make up and harsh colours which make the eyes bold and draw the viewers attention to them. The hair also covers several parts of the models face, and makes the image feel messy and shows beauty in a different way especially from colour.

Alternatively, this image does use colour as a formal element to show beauty among the portrait shot. The framing of this image has been used to show just the lower half of the females face. The use of colours in this shot make it more feminine, as they have used pinks to highlight the eyes and the lips. The photographer has used a incredibly smooth face, which shows the powdered paint to stand out among the nude face. The photographer has also used pale lips, to make

Personal Project - Image Bank

 In these images, we can see my personal project topic of beauty being explored in a number of different ways. This can be done through composition, colour, tone and form. Alternatively, what essentially makes a beauty image stand out is through personal aspects such as the clothing in which the person is wearing and also the makeup which they wear. In the following three images, beauty is explored through all of the previous components. However I feel like the use of selective colour is striking and draws the audiences attention to key points on the face. For example, in the first image selective colour is used through the bold red on the lips. All of the other colours in the image appear to be washed out, with the face appearing very pale and the white glow around it only making the model appear more ghostly. The colour also seems to have been washed out from the eyes, and a dark makeup has also been used to exaggerate this. Without the red lips, the viewer can not really see anything striking apart from the gold jewellery she wears on her hand. 

 

I also chose three images in which contrasted to the previous ones I had looked at. In the following images colour is not the most striking presence, however it is the use of black and white and the bold black makeup which stands out to me the most. Particularly in the first image, the pure white background makes the model appear to be much more bold. Her eyelids are lined with black eyeliner and the long black eyelashes draw the audiences attention to the centre of the face. This is also reinforced by the use of the hand, with the black jewellery and crisp black fingernails. I like the use of black and white in these images as they hold a powerful attraction in the image. This is one that I would look at and instantly be inclined to view as I feel it is so striking and also not similar to any I have seen previously.