Excellent analysis of these photos! I have another insight to add on Abigail Spanberger's red suit. When I was just out of graduate school and interviewing for jobs, back in the 1990s, I was warned not to wear a red blazer because men--and almost all interview teams were mostly male--would consider that confrontational, so I wore the standard black. However, I later incorporated a red jacket in circumstances where I did not want to be overlooked and wanted to make a strong statement, and yes, to confront an issue. I think that Governor-elect Spanberger did just that and proclaimed: Don't be afraid to stand out!
So interesting to see in these current photos and article those earlier articles explaining women's political photos and what the use of angles, colors, open mouths, etc. means. Thank you for a positive lesson.
The visuals in these photos are spectacular! Purple and Merlot make them both look completed and inclusive.
This is beautiful. Thank you.
Excellent analysis of these photos! I have another insight to add on Abigail Spanberger's red suit. When I was just out of graduate school and interviewing for jobs, back in the 1990s, I was warned not to wear a red blazer because men--and almost all interview teams were mostly male--would consider that confrontational, so I wore the standard black. However, I later incorporated a red jacket in circumstances where I did not want to be overlooked and wanted to make a strong statement, and yes, to confront an issue. I think that Governor-elect Spanberger did just that and proclaimed: Don't be afraid to stand out!
So interesting to see in these current photos and article those earlier articles explaining women's political photos and what the use of angles, colors, open mouths, etc. means. Thank you for a positive lesson.
Thank you so much Pat! I am glad you read it and appreciated.