Theory Notes- Traditional Regalia

This photo is a good example of a formal pose of the monarchy. The queen is placed in front of the golden and white doors suggesting the royalty she live in. She is wearing her crown and sash which are typical forms of regalia for this culture. The badges and medals on her sash are rewards for something. This shows that she has earned something and it is another thing for her to be proud of and support along with the crown.

In most formal pictures of the monarchy, they do not usually smile and this may be because they need to show their true belief in their country. To be devoted to a country and support it to its fullest, in some ways is presented by wearing things like a crown or sash. The white gloves suggest royalty or wealthiness not the status of the person.

In this photo we can see some members of the United States Marine Corps. They are all standing the same way, they are all wearing the same uniform and holding their weapons in the same way. This is a very formal pose, the weapons are not being used for what they are made for. In this case they are a prop. In the marine corps you must be very disciplined and must be is sync with everyone and every point in time if you are marching or just standing.

The regalia of these marines is their uniforms, their guns, their hats, their badges, which are the only things that may be different between all of them because they need to earn the badges. Everything is the same between them.

The pose in a picture is very important because depending on how or where you are standing in the frame you can easily be displayed as more important than someone else.