Picture 1This image is from the sports news category, and the purpose of it is to illustrate a news story; the story of Liverpool’s shock defeat to Oldham. Straight away your eyes are drawn to the centre of frame due to the shallow focus which has the Oldham players in focus and the Liverpool players, out of focus. The Liverpool players are positioned along the vertical edges of the rule of thirds grid, which helps frame the picture and draw more attention to the centre as the Oldham players take up the centre frame. The photo is a long shot that is brightly lit by the harsh lighting of the stadium lights. The photographer would have used a fast shutter speed as there is no motion blur amongst any of the subjects. The body language of each subject helps distinguish who the winners and losers are.

Picture 2This image is from the news category and it is illustrating a news story; it is telling the story of a killing that took place outside of a nightclub.Eye line drawn to the centre due to the lighting being central. Eye line will be drawn over to the left and right due to the people in frame, along with other coffins and the black cover. Deep focus to establish the area. Fast shutter speed due to subjects moving. Wide/long shot with a high angle. Body language is casual as they maybe used to the situation.

Picture 3This picture is from the news/world events category and its purpose is to illustrate the story of the tsunami/floods. When looking at the image, your eye line is drawn to the people, who are positioned along the left vertical line. Positioning of subjects helps showcase the devastation, it is also a long shot image. Fast shutter speed to stop blur from the movement of the people or the trees and people. Natural lighting is used because of the sunlight and is reflected in the water. The body language shows that they're afraid, and are in despair.

Picture 4This image is from the paparazzi category, and it is to show celebrities in real life. When looking at the image, your eye line is drawn both left and right of centre frame due to the subjects being positioned along the vertical lines of the rule of thirds. Fast shutter speed as subjects will be moving constantly. Shallow focus on the subjects. Two subjects practically level. Artificial lighting from the camera flash. Body language shows that they're uncomfortable with it but are also used to it.

Picture 5This image is from the paparazzi category, and it is to show celebrities in real life. The pictures show celebrities trying to avoid paparazzi. When looking at the image your eye line is drawn to the centre frame as both subject are positioned central. Artificial lighting from the camera flash and the streetlights. To illuminate the subjects. Shallow focus. Fast shutter speed is used so no motions are caught on camera as the celebrities try getting away. Body language suggests they don't want to be photographed.

Picture 6This picture is from the fashion category and it is to show a new brand of clothing.When looking at the image your eyes are drawn left of centre as the subject is positioned along the vertical left line. Eyes will also be drawn to the right as the tide is coming in from the right, with the sea itself visible within the top right box of the rule of thirds. Fast shutter speed to avoid blur from the tide and wind blowing the dress or hair. The lighting is natural, used to create white and gray colour pallet. Body language is a pose for camera.

Picture 7This image is from the fashion category and is to show a new brand of clothing. When looking at the image your eye line is drawn to the centre due to the subjects position being within the central boxes of the rule of thirds. Eyes are also drawn top left and bottom right. Fast shutter speed to lose motion blur as the photographer and the subject with be moving. 'Quick snaps'. Artificial lighting as the shoot is within a studio. Body language is a pose for camera.

Picture 9The category of this photo is for an album cover. The purpose of the image is to illustrate an album. The meaning of the image is to advertise/promote the album. Your eye line is initially drawn to the centre frame. Eyes are drawn to the bottom right also, because of the rule of thirds and because of the album title. Fast shutter speed is used and this is obvious because there is no blur. The subject and the photographer are will be moving ‘quick snaps’. Artificial lighting is used as it is in a studio. Shallow focus to keep attention on the face.

Picture 10The category of this photo is for a health campaign. The purpose of the image is to promote sanitisers and the meaning of the photograph is also to promote sanitisers. The audiences eye line is drawn to centre of frame. There is a shallow focus used to draw your attention to centre frame. Applying rule of thirds, you will be drawn to the fingers in the centre of the image, then to the left vertical line where the pay phone is, then to the bottom right where the logo is. Fast shutter speed is used because there is no blur on the fingers. The image is deliberately made to look unhygienic and filthy.