Camera angle: Slightly below Lighting: Natural, we can see some natural shadows
Proximity: Medium, head and torso are visible
Camera angle is where the camera is positioned, for example, at eye level, below subject, subject not squared. Proximity is how far away the camera is from the subject, and lighting is pretty self explanatory.
I think the photographer wants us to feel that this is a good, trustworthy man, someone we can rely on to keep our country safe, someone who would willingly risk his life to save a stranger. He is shown as someone you can look up to.
On this photo,background isn't really that important, since it's basically grey and black with no specific shapes or location, But to tell the truth, it does remind me of what I think the dust cloud from an explosion would look like. Wardrobe definitely does matter, since he's wearing an army uniform. His prop is VERY important, a grenade. It shows he's armed and ready for combat. He's not making eye contact, he's looking into the distance, the future and he's ready for whatever comes his way. He looks serious. As for posture, he's standing at attention (something I've got a lot of experience with). This photo is black and white. I think that this photo definitely does work to make me feel a certain way (like I can trust him)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/x-ray_delta_one/6445343801/ This is the photo I analyzed
