Magazine Photography MCP

{ "name": "Studio Photography", "technical": { "focal_length": "85-135mm for portraits, 24-70mm for products, 50-85mm for fashion", "depth_of_field": "Variable - shallow f/1.4-f/2.8 for portraits, deep f/8-f/16 for products", "shutter_speed": "1/125s to 1/250s typical for flash sync, slower for continuous lighting", "lighting": "Controlled artificial lighting - strobes, softboxes, umbrellas, beauty dishes, key/fill/rim lighting setups", "camera_format": "Full frame DSLR/mirrorless, medium format for high-end fashion/commercial" }, "aesthetic": { "composition": "Clean, deliberate framing, rule of thirds, centered compositions for products, negative space utilization", "subject_background": "Controlled backgrounds - seamless paper, muslin, painted canvas, or carefully lit textured surfaces", "tonal_range": "Full tonal control from pure blacks to clean whites, even lighting reduces harsh shadows", "color_approach": "Accurate color reproduction, controlled color temperature, often neutral or deliberately styled palettes", "texture_detail": "Sharp, well-defined textures with controlled highlights and shadows revealing form and material" }, "shooting_approach": { "subject_distance": "3-8 feet for portraits, 1-3 feet for products, varies by focal length and desired perspective", "angle_perspective": "Eye level most common, slight variations for flattering angles, overhead for flat lays", "subject_relationship": "Predominantly posed and directed, formal control over expression and positioning", "environment": "Enclosed studio space with controlled ambient light, artificial lighting as primary source" }, "context": { "typical_uses": [ "Portrait photography", "Commercial product photography", "Fashion photography", "Headshots", "Beauty photography" ], "historical_context": "Evolved from 19th century painted backdrop studios, modernized with electronic flash in 1930s-1940s", "key_characteristics": "Complete environmental control, consistent lighting, elimination of unwanted elements, professional polish", "related_styles": [ "Fashion photography", "Commercial photography", "Beauty photography", "Corporate portraiture" ] }, "era_variants": { "has_temporal_variations": true, "notes": "1950s-60s featured dramatic lighting and poses, 1980s emphasized high-key glamour, 2000s brought cleaner minimalist approaches, digital era enabled more complex lighting and post-processing" }, "confidence_score": "HIGH", "generated_at": "2025-11-13T09:25:57.987238", "llm_model": "claude-sonnet-4-20250514" }