Picture Task

We were given 2 genres at random to take a photo that represents each of the genres. We were given Action and Adventure. For action, we used the idea of ‘backstabbing’ to create a tense atmosphere and for adventure, we used the idea of ‘climbing’ to create a fearless and adventurous atmosphere. These genres went well because they were a lot of wears to represent each genre, all in different styles and moods. However, because the 2 genres are so alike, it hard to get 2 photos that didn’t overlap one another.
Action

We decided to use the library as our location because it contrasts, what is meant to be, a quiet, pleasant place to be with a violent action of stabbing people. Themes that can be inferred from this photo are revenge, violence and power. The main props used in this photo are the knife and phone. This are significant because of the story behind the photo is that I am messaging some else whilst the other person is backstabbing. Therefore, the characters are the boy and girl. The camera is pointed down towards them so, from the photo, you can see both the knife and the messages on the phone.

Adventure

For the adventure genre, we decided to use many different areas of the back playground because combined with various camera angles, you can get some great adventurous photos. The photo I decided to use was a photo in a tree. Using a tree gave a great feeling of adventure along with Leo looking out into the distance. Themes that can be related to this photo are wilderness, exploration and the outdoors. There are no props in the photo, all there is, is Leo and the tree he is standing on. The camera is low to the ground and facing up towards the three with Leo on the left of the photo with him looking right, towards the distance and across the picture.