Portrait Photography Preview

1. Why is the environment where a portrait is taken an important consideration in portrait photography? 

The physical surroundings included in a portrait offer enormous potential to extend or enhance the communication. Just as facial expression, body posture and dress are important factors, the environment plays a major role in revealing the identity of the individual. 

2. Why should portrait photographers use a "Aperture Priority" mode or full manual mode? 

When this mode is selected a combination of shutter speed and aperture is selected to give the correct exposure and a visual effect deemed suitable for portrait photography.

3. How can portraits reveal a subject's character? 

Informative artifacts such as works of art or literature may be chosen to reflect the individual’s character. Environments and lighting may be chosen to reflect the mood or state of mind of the subject.

4. How can the photographer help the subject while taking portraits? 

Te photographer should display an air of confidence and friendliness whilst directing subjects. Subjects will feel more comfortable if the photographer clearly indicates what is expected of themOften a subject will need reminding that a smile may not be necessary. Subjects may need guidance on how to sit or stand, what they should do with their hands and where to look. It may be a simple case of just reminding them how they were standing or sitting when you first observed them.

Environmental Portrait

What I liked about this pictures is that the people are doing what they do to survive and is very emotional. I picked this picture because you can infer a lot about this peoples lives .

Casual portrait

I like this pictures because they represent a casual portrait in a really good way. I choose this pictures because I like how the background is blurred out .

Formal Portrait

I like this pictures because each tells a story about their lives . I chose this pictures because they represent a perfect example of a formal portrait  

Photography Self Portrait

I like this pictures because they are black and white and that gives more emotion to the pictures. I choose this pictures because they have more than two types of composition.