Caught Our Eye

Stunning photography – It can be a risky decision to fill one spread with a single photograph; but, if the image works, it’s as good as gold, which is what photographer Bianca Fuentes accomplished. First, her image is in focus. In addition, the photo uses dramatic backlighting; demonstrates the rule of thirds; advantageously employs the inclusion of negative/open space; and was shot at an angle that those in attendance would not have seen. Finally, the picture was timed appropriately so the shot’s subject was facing the camera with her arms not covering her face. The positioning of the image on the spread, where the subject’s arms lead the eye back to the theme copy, works synergistically with the image. Strong photographs such as this can carry a spread.

– written by Brad Cook, adviser, Gresham High School