“WRONG” UNIT
Content Objective:
I can demonstrate an understanding of breaking the rules of photography while making it visually appealing.
Can you take a wrong picture?
Yes, people can certainly take pictures that are considered “wrong” when they don’t conform to conventional rules. If people are conscious of the rules, then they can take pictures that are detached to seek innovations, and therefore attain photos that are desirable in delivering their intended message.
How is context important in Photography?
The context is critically important in photography, given its function in guiding the composition and framing the photographer chooses. The environment around the subject is decisive when at the photographer’s disposal to capture the intended composition and aesthetic appeals. Taking the image “WRONG”‘s composition as an example, the photo’s subject is positioned right in front of the tree, looking as if it is growing from its head and delivering a sense of peculiarity. In addition, the color of the subject’s shirts and pants contrasts with the context between white and black. From the context, we can get a firm grasp of what the photographer is trying to convey, in this case, the deviation from conventional photo techniques by breaking the rule of thirds, focus, golden ratio, etc.
Does the word “Wrong” make a difference? Why?
The word “WRONG” makes a difference in how we interpret the photo because it explicitly informs the audience of its intention. The photo’s title also changes our instinctive response to the image as we are more inclined to appreciate the errors intentionally made by the photographer. However, there are some extents of subjectivity in how the title is being interpreted. The photographer deliberately crafted the image to break the conventional rules of composition, and it is dependent upon the theme the photographer intends to convey.
