UNIT 3 photo analysis by

nmichals — 2025-05-15 17:12:59 UTC

nmichals — 2025-05-15 17:13:05 UTC

“What makes the photo you picked tell a story?”

“What details do you look for in a powerful portrait?”

“What makes a photo an argument?”

Pick a picture and screenshot it, then add comments that describe why you picked the picture.

This photo shows people cross the border with hope that could be good or bad. The image captures the moment of migration with the new individual potentially seeking new opportunities in unfamiliar place.

2025-05-15 17:24:14 UTC

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2025-05-15 17:24:28 UTC

Well I feel like the photo within itself isn’t telling a story, but the quote underneath it makes me question what she is going thru.
Personally when I look at a picture of another person, the first thing I see is their emotion.
What makes a photo an argument is perspective.

***I picked this picture because that is a child, and it’s under the refugee section. I didn’t read the article but it makes me sad that all over the world children are running away from violence. This picture was taken in Greece, and from the quote underneath it; it makes me question everything about it. What I’m left wondering is where is she from?, and what is she refuging from?.

2025-05-15 17:25:22 UTC

rreyesisabella5 — 2025-05-15 17:28:18 UTC

I chose this photo because I thought I was talking about healthcare. Reading it, I realized that it is about how sometimes patients stay in your mind for long periods of time.

caitlinbontty — 2025-05-15 17:29:45 UTC

This picture tells a story of a family in Baghdad who would receive text messages asking for money, if not their house would be burned down. They were threatened with being killed if they asked the police for help. They didn't have connections with powerful people, and they couldn't afford to eat regularly. Later one night, they woke up to their house on fire. The details I look for in a powerful portrait are the facial expressions, the kind of setting or environment it's taken in and the body language or positioning of the people in the photo.

- caitlin

klboston81 — 2025-05-15 17:29:48 UTC

The picture tells us a story of a unique and trendy older couple looking to stay relevant as they age. I look for details that do not always stand out or show a specific story. A photo can have so many different interpretations depending on the viewers opinions and experiences so each person sees the same photo differently. I chose this photo because I adore our elders and feel as though a lot of times they tend to disappear into the background, are treated as though they are a burden or unchanging and angry. They have so many stories and so much knowledge to share if we just pause and listen.

Refugee Stories

hray003 — 2025-05-15 17:40:15 UTC

This photo tells a story by showing the shock and relief behind her eyes, along with the tents in the background, which show that she is in a desolate situation without stable housing. In a powerful portrait, I look for emotion and other nuances to provide context within the image. A photo is an argument when it shows anything thought provoking. I chose this photo because the caption grabbed my attention. Further, the story behind the image was even more captivating.

-Haley

jiminjung030215 — 2025-05-15 17:40:40 UTC

This picture tells the story of a couple whose two sons died, one by suicide and one in war. Mother's touch carries a deep longing for the sons she lost. Even though they lost their sons to depression and war, they didn’t give up on life. Instead, they chose to help young people who are struggling with depression. And now, they say they are "happy now."

2025-05-15 17:42:48 UTC

This photo expresses the creativity and connection between a father and their child through artwork they've colored together. The details I look for in a portrait is the fashion, scenery, lighting, and angle it is shot from. I think what makes a photo an argument is the way each person has their own perception of the world. I chose this photo because it is soft and wholesome to see the inmate bonding with their child by coloring with each other.

2025-05-15 17:59:25 UTC

In this picture I can see peace, I say this because I think there is no better moment to enjoy than a sunset.

WW2 Soldier Before and After The War

2025-05-15 18:02:22 UTC

This photograph depicts a WW2 solider before and after war (1941-1945).

On the left, he appears youthful and happy while, in the photo on the right he is noticeably older and no longer smiling. The photo implies that the solider faced harsh conditions during the war and likely watched his fellow soldiers die in battle.

I believe this photo portrays the cruel nature of war and the physical and emotional effects it has on people.

2025-05-15 18:08:00 UTC

This photo tells the story of a young girl accepting that the way she handled a breakup wasn't exactly the correct way. She says she handled it by hurting the person who ended the relationship, as a way to feel more powerful. In the end however, she realized people are people, they'll hurt others, and she sadly was just affected by what her ex partner was going through. Her facial expression shows how she regrets the way she acted after the breakup, she looks disappointed in herself. In a powerful portrait I look at the facial expressions, because it's what really tells the story. I think that the photo vs the quote creates an argument. I picked this picture because as a young girl myself, I relate to hurting someone after they've hurt me. Similarly to her I have realized that people are always going to hurt others, and that seeking revenge isn't always the right answer. -Zoe