Commercial and Fine Art

Dorota Gorecka

This photo almost immediately puts me in a state of calmness. The colors used in the photo are very soft, there's no harsh detail or colors anywhere. This also provides a sense of mystery.

Michael Schnabl

This photo is absolutely stunning. The color choice is incredible; muted autumn-like colors go extremely well in the photo. There's also so much texture and contrast that almost brings the photo to life. The detail in the photo is intricate,  you can see every single detail.

This magazine cover is calling for me. I am having an urge to explore the entire world, or at least find this location the magazine is depicting and explore that. The colors are so vibrant and they put me at peace. The text is very minimal, giving the entire focus to the landscape.

This cover is aesthetically pleasing because of how symmetrical (almost) everything is. The background is a simple color, yet it brightens up the colors on the model. There isn't a lot of text on the magazine which is nice because having too much text would distract the viewer from the model.

Comparison

Fine Art Portraits

In fine art, the goal is to put the entire focus on the model. The photo must express some form of emotion, either through detail or color.  It is suppose to tell a story about the model or the entire photo itself. The editing in the photo, such as editing the lighting, color or contrast will enhance the meaning behind the photo.

Commercial Portraits

In commercial portraits, the goal is to sell the product or magazine. The cover is suppose to hook the viewer into reading the magazine. the better the magazine photos are edited the higher the chance of people will read or purchase the magazine.