This is a film print, which is obvious because this photo was taken in the 1960s, a time before digital existed. I would say that artificial light was used, just because the photo is so well lit. Glass beads were used as the woman's "tears". I would say that the photographer worked alone because their is nothing intricate or difficult about the composition of the photo, that would require additional assistance. This photo has interesting composition because it is a close up of the face with just the glass tears. The models makeup adds to the interesting concept.
Catherine Opie- "Surfer Portraits"
These are digital photographs. Artificial lighting was obviously used because its dark and gray outside, but the surfer is well light. The surfer is holding a surf board, which is most likely his own. Their don't appear to be any serious photoshop edits, but the photographer may have changed the exposure to make the photo brighter. The photographer may have needed an assistant or two to help her carry her equipment. This series is full of portraits of real surfers at the beach. The setting, along with the appearance of the surfers makes this series an eye-catching one.
Clare Strand- "Gone Astray Portrait"
These appear to be digital photographs because of the crisp, and brightness of the photo. Artificial lighting was used because certain parts of the photo are lit more brightly than others, in a direct sense. Their is a back drop in the portrait that is used throughout this artist's "Gone Astray Portrait" series. The photographer changed the photo in Photoshop to make it a black and white photograph. The photographer may have had assistance to help her set up the set, and to direct the lighting. These photos are great because the models are all a bit "quirky" which is made apparent through their clothing. The photos are very obviously posed, and tell a story through the models appearance.
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