BloomCissi wrote:
One such factor is distance. In studies of visual presentation, the distance of the per- son in the image from the camera influences the perception of the image (Kress and Van Leeuwen, 1996). Individuals who are shown in close-up shots are perceived as being more intimately acquainted with the viewer. Individuals whose figure is fully visible, in contrast, may be perceived as not only physically but also emotionally distant. In keep- ing with Goffman’s insights, individuals may select images for self-presentation based on the level of intimacy they wish to convey to their perceived audience.