Analysis
Compared to Perou's photos, Leibovitz's works are more mature and less bright, but both are very bold in their own rights. Where Perou has bright, saturated colours, Leibovitz includes rich, intricate backgrounds and very grand costumes whereas Perou has a more youthful sense to his photos, and his choice of models very much embody the youth and colourfulness Perou tries and succeeds to communicate.
These two photos show the differences between Perou and Leibovitz's styles. For a start, there are clear differences between key features. For a start, the lighting has clear differences. Leibovitz uses a soft, natural light for a lot of her photos including this one to avoid dark, contrasting shadows that draw away from the subject, as this lighting gives a smooth, elegant shadow that doesn't dominate the photo. But Perou who appears to favour bold, black shadows that often are one of the main parts of his photos.
Such strong lighting, if used correctly, really brings out the subject and determines them from the background as the colours jump out when a bright light is used near. As well as lighting, traits like the backgrounds determine the photographer's style, such as Leibovitz who is well known for her complicatedly luxurious backgrounds - especially her Disney series which also include elaborate props. Yet unlike Leibovitz, Perou is clearly a minimalist who often uses a plain white studio background to really show off the model/subject.
The aesthetics of each style are very much parallel to each other, as although both are fashion photographers (as well as portrait, music etc.) they show two very different sides of the profession. Leibovitz often uses more muted, tonal colours that give her photos a very sumptuous, ostentatious feel and her ornate backgrounds give her photos depth.
These two photos show the differences between Perou and Leibovitz's styles. For a start, there are clear differences between key features. For a start, the lighting has clear differences. Leibovitz uses a soft, natural light for a lot of her photos including this one to avoid dark, contrasting shadows that draw away from the subject, as this lighting gives a smooth, elegant shadow that doesn't dominate the photo. But Perou who appears to favour bold, black shadows that often are one of the main parts of his photos. Such strong lighting, if used correctly, really brings out the subject and determines them from the background as the colours jump out when a bright light is used near. As well as lighting, traits like the backgrounds determine the photographer's style, such as Leibovitz who is well known for her complicatedly luxurious backgrounds - especially her Disney series which also include elaborate props. Yet unlike Leibovitz, Perou is clearly a minimalist who often uses a plain white studio background to really show off the model/subject.
The aesthetics of each style are very much parallel to each other, as although both are fashion photographers (as well as portrait, music etc.) they show two very different sides of the profession. Leibovitz often uses more muted, tonal colours that give her photos a very sumptuous, ostentatious feel and her ornate backgrounds give her photos depth.
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