Blog Response #20

Describe some common aesthetic aspects of “news”-related photographs. 
 News related images are usually candid, and capture/represent a critical moment pertaining to the article it accompanies.


Describe some common aesthetic aspects of “snapshots”.
snapshots are also usually candid, and captures a quick moment passing by.  compositionally, it can be lacking sometimes due to the fast nature of the shot.  Theyre usually pleasant due to the fact that people don't usually whip out their cameras to take quick snapshots of unpleasant situations...
 
Describe some common aesthetic aspects of advertisement photographs. Fashion photography? Product photography?
These photos are definitely posed and planned.  They accentuate the product that they are selling, as opposed to the mere aesthetic of the shot.  
 
Describe some common aesthetic aspects of film or movie stills.
They capture the characteristic traits of the plot-line or characters.  Accentuating the highs and lows of the story, as well as the mood of the film.
 
Describe some common aesthetic aspects of yearbook photos and/or senior pictures.
Many might describe these photos as cheesy or posey.  They are generally all extremely bright and happy, and often involve props that represent the subject. The dress and style of the person is specific to their personal taste, thus they reperesent the person inside and out.