Points to look at when analysing an image.

Photographers intentions
1. what are the photographers aims?
2. Who is the image for? More than one audience?
Does the image successfully communicate the photographers aims and intentions?

Analysing the image.
What type of photography is this? documentary, reportage, portrait, fine art, advertising, editorial?
2. What is included in the photograph?
3. What message does it convey?
4. What techniques do you think have been used to make the image?
5. Has the image been staged?
Has the image been manipulated in any way?
Can you tell when and where the image was taken? Does this have a bearing on its meaning or purpose?


Personal Response.
1. How does the image make you feel?
2. Does it remind you of anything? personal experiences, other photographers work.