Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca

The photographer I have research is Arnaldo Anaya-Lucc, he is a Puerto Rican fashion photographer. After earning a BBA degree, he left the corporate world, establishing himself in the fashion industry through his work with the Ralph Lauren Corporation.

I like this image as it displays the clothes in such an interesting way, the 'sitting' position allows the clothes to look dynamic and much more interesting as the block colours don't provide much visual stimulation, however the shape of his body does as it opens up the clothes as you can see it from different angles. The blue hues used compliment the location nicely as it allows us to see the clothes as the colours make it jump off of the page. The rule of thirds as he is slightly off centre means that you can see the location and it gives the image a much more striking atmosphere as it doesn't look basic but rather gives the viewer the impression that they are walking past the model. The marble slab staircase makes the image slightly more interesting as it offers some tonal shading to the image as the clothes do not, and this means that the fashion items can be ever more striking as they aren't fighting other patterns due to the basic, yet bold block colours. The level of the model gives an interesting perspective to the image as the location allows  us to look up and toward the clothes. Subtly the shallow depth of field allows the clothes to be the main focus as the are closest to the camera and gradually it diffuses into a blur. 

The image above works nicely due to again the seated positioning of the model, allowing the clothes to be opened up and allowing the viewer to see into the clothes from a more interesting angle than standing up directly. The relaxed/casual nature of this pose juxtaposes nicely with the nature of the clothes the model is dressed in, as he wears a stereotypically formal suit that really contrasts with his location, pose and accessories that have been selected to compose this image. The shallow depth of field enables the clothes to be the centre of focus as this is a very busy and colourful location, making the lights in the background less important and drawing the attention of the viewer to the items of fashion dressing the model. The use of colour is extremely important in this image as the warm tones of the location is contrasted with the cool grey of the suit and the fitting nature of the suit contrasts with the trainers, and so on. All of these juxtapositions create an incredibly interesting overall image and leaves the viewer intrigued. The leading lines used on the boxes beside him through the yellow tape, create an incredibly subtle way of ensuring that the viewers eyes are drawn to the model rather than anything else in the image.

 I found this image to be a really interesting one, as it uses the law of thirds to ensure that the model is the main focus as well as leading lines of the architecture of the building, to draw the viewers eyes towards the models clothes. The use of colour makes the clothes of the model the darkest of the entire picture and thusly the section that you are most drawn to, as it contrasts great with the brightness and white nature of the location. The repetition of lines subtly is shown on the models clothing as well as the location and allows creates a link between the location and the fashion to create an interesting atmosphere overall. The pose of the model makes the image even stronger as this futuristic and edgy location is matched with the stern look of the model and its apparent floating that is captured by the shutter speed of the camera. There is also a subtle fading as the depth of field is made shallower in the distance as you can see hills that aren't as sharp as the clothes so as to make it the main focus. The shine of the models shoes allow them to stand out as the matte building and floor doesn't deter the focus and makes the shoes look even more edgy and pristine due to the contrast. The curve of the models clothes as the cape/jacket is wrapped around his torso makes the image intrinsically more interesting as it contrast with the angular features of the image. 

This image is effective as fashion photography as the location enables the clothes to be reflected as the glass panels reflect the women shoe, making it seem as if the show will look stylish from any angle and creating satisfying symmetry for the viewer. The colours used in the image reflect the colours of the clothes and make it blend nicely, and not jar the viewers eyes extensively. The shallow depth of field blurs out the forest background and what could've been an incredibly busy background becomes softer and allows the fashion items of the models to become inherently more interesting. The rule of thirds placing the models at the sides makes it easier for the viewer to see the models clothes and the positioning of the models as the stand up in such a tall architecture allows the lines of the walls of glass to draw the viewers eyes downwards with the leading lines and thus makes the clothes the centre of attention without putting them boringly in the centre of the image.