Can you guys break down the term Juxtaposition for me...................

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/juxtaposition

putting two things together that don't seem to belong together, especially to show contrast. may be used to stimulate thought.

dictionarily-speaking: it just means placing two items side-by-side.

photographically-speaking: I think of two contrasting subjects composed in the same image. Think funky rockstar boots on an elegant bride. Or a newborn baby in a junky alley. Pearls with torn blue jeans.

there's actually a photographer on OSP that named her studio Juxtapose Photography. Maybe she'll chime in with her view.

So if I take a portrait with two gay guys getting married will that be a Juxtaposition.................. lol kidding

Thanks guys..................................
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The definition I use is from Webster's. It says that juxtapose means to place, side by side, unexpected combinations of colors, shapes, and ideas.

I think some people want to really shrink down this definition to make it more specific, but I prefer the broader sense of the word. I like to even apply it to my personality traits which are quite juxtaposed! (For instance, I am very into fashion and things that sparkle, but I also love sports and have a stereotypically masculine approach to business.)

LOve your style,
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