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Lighting Observation

1) DATE-TIME-LOCATION: 3/25/2021 – 6:30pm – Uniondale 2) OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION: The sunlight is dispersed through the clouds as it begins to set, creating a salmon ring that can be seen through the clouds. The clouds soften the light blurring the … Continue reading

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Photo Observation 7

This is an ad for Taco Bell when they were selling “Double Stacked Tacos” Theme : Advertisement/Desire This is an ad for limited edition tacos. The light is set up to make it appear that they are on a stage … Continue reading

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Photo Observation 6

This photo was taken by me on May 24th, 2020 on Hofstra’s campus. Theme : Spring This is a picture of freshly bloomed flowers at the peak of the day when the sun is almost straight above. The light is … Continue reading

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Photo observation

Attribution- Topo chico Instagram. This was taken at the ACL music fest Theme: advertisement Description: The natural light gives the perfect effect for the quench of this drink. Topo Chico is most appetizing whenever you are having fun on a … Continue reading

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Chanel ad from 1980. Advertisement/Desire The model stand looking at something in the far distance. Light comes above and is bright and clean. Her white outfit glows in contrast of the dark walls behind her. She is waiting for something … Continue reading

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photo observation

This photo is from a Starbucks Ad circa 2016 3) THEME: Advertisement/Desire  4) DESCRIPTION: The red cups stood on the countertop backed by the soft yellow light coming from behind the bar. The cups meant the holidays were near and … Continue reading

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Photo Observation

  ATTRIBUTION: This photo was taken Monday night. Time unknown THEME: Advertisement/Desire DESCRIPTION: The warm yellow light cascades across the glass of the small cup and bottle. The dull gray walls accent the wood from the table to bring the … Continue reading

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Photo Observation- Advertisement

    2) Attribute the Photo, tell us where it came from. This is an advertisement from 2011 for Girogio Armani Mascara with Megan Fox. 3) THEME: Advertisement 4) DESCRIPTION: Catch their eyes with bold blacks. The shadow surrounds her … Continue reading

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Photo Observation (Advertisement/Desire)

1) 2) Google (The Essentialist – Fashion Advertising Updated Daily: Dior Beauty Ad Campaign Spring/Summer 2013) 3) THEME: Advertisement/Desire 4) DESCRIPTION: The shadows of Natalie Portman’s face entice the audience, exaggerating the darkness of her lashes on the right side … Continue reading

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Photo Observation

ATTRIBUTION: Popsugar 2012 article THEME: Ad/desire DESCRIPTION: The lights come on and every feature of her face is flawless. There is no need for highlight, as she is already glowing in all the right places. The darkness of her eyes … Continue reading

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