Tom Jenkins: sports

Tom Jenkins is a sports photographer who works for the Guardian news paper and the purpose of his photographs is for the guardian. The photographs would generally go with a written story. The category of his photographs lands in sport (because he is a sports photographer). to get the images needed he uses a telephoto lens to capture the image perfectly still with an extremely fast shutter speed.

Image analysis: This is a photograph of Johnny Wilkinson, this man is not big on celebrations but it shows that he does still care. When this photograph was taken the camera must have been on a manual setting so he could focus the camera himself. the aperture must have been small so quickly get the snap he needed fast with a good quality finish.

Interpretation of meaning: even though Johnny is not a celebratory man it show he knows where credits due. It's a subtle way of a celebration without rubbing it in the opposing teams face.

Image analysis: this photograph was taken with a slow shutter speed as it will capture motion blur giving the photograph a unique look.

Interpretation of meaning: this photograph has made the acrobat look like a bird or a form of butterfly meaning she looks free and can fly and follow her dream.

 

Image analysis: this photograph was taken with a fast shutter speed and a wide angle lens to get the image of him running as he would naturally

Interpretation of meaning: it shows that regardless of a disability people still will follow there dreams and will do what it takes to make it happen. It shows that the is concentrating on his goal which is the finish line and success. It shows that he will succeed.