PHOTOGRAPHS
EQUALITY
The use of an eye-level camera angle is representative of the idea of equality. The fact that the models eyes are level with those of the viewer, in some ways, suggests that their 'status' is equal to that of the reader. The use of images like this makes the viewer feel more comfortable, as they don't see the person in the magazine to be superior to them, potentially reinforcing their worth.
However, the use of eye-level shots could also be used to demonstrate the model as being vulnerable to the public, as they're an 'open book'.
However, the use of eye-level shots could also be used to demonstrate the model as being vulnerable to the public, as they're an 'open book'.
POWER
The use of an upward-facing angle is very representative of power. The viewer, being at a lower position than the model, is made to feel as if they are socially 'below' the person/ object in the image. This makes the reader believe that the model is powerful and is therefore worth more than them. By using images like this, it makes more people aspire to be like the person in the image, as they are a high-figure roll model according to the camera angle.
WEAKNESS
Unlike the previous image, this one implies the model/ object is weak and vulnerable. The use of a downward-facing angle, makes the viewer believe that the character being shown is 'below' them and that the public holds more authority over them. This, in some ways, could be used to make the viewer feel important, or as if they deserve to be respected. This type of image could be very impactful for an advertisement convincing the public to vote, for example: They want to make the population feel as if their vote could make a difference, as the image presented to them makes them feel as if they're important and hold a high status.
INSANITY
This particular image holds connotations of insanity. The rakish angle at which this picture was taken displays to the viewer that the image is distorted, implying a sense of dizziness or insanity. Additionally, the blurred effect suggests to the the person taking the image is having trouble focusing on the image, again showing a sense of insanity. Finally, the use of images like this can actually rub off on the viewer, making them believe that they are the ones who cannot focus on the image in front of them, making them feel as if they are the ones who are having issues.
LONLINESS/ SADDNESS
This image demonstrates loneliness. The use of a far-away angle helps really incorporate a feeling of solitude and sadness. Additionally, the use of dark lighting saddens the image further, focusing completely on the single object/ model. We can also notice that the model is the only thing showcased in this particular shot, showing the viewer that is is the only thing we should be focusing on, as well as enforcing that solitude of the object. Finally, the model is clearly facing away from the camera meanwhile avoiding eye-contact. This could be used to imply that the model is masking their vulnerability, through avoiding eye-contact.