Photo 1: Portraits

Click on the links below to see how images of the same person can show dramatic differences through changing aspects of the photograph such as mood, posing, lighting, location, clothes, etc.

Same but Different

Portraits and Personality

Check out this link to learn some new adjustments for a portrait

Assignment

Contact Sheet-30 pics

2-3 Edited images to Blog

Please turn in:

• 2 photographs of the SAME person that show very different personalities or moods.
• Change: Hair, make-up, clothing, props, lighting, background, location, angles, distance from the camera, framing, etc. BE AN ACTIVE PHOTOGRAPHER!!
• Try to set up scenes that convey very different moods or feelings. For example: innocent, mysterious, humorous, serious, playful, angry, energetic, depressed, dignified, loving, somber, etc.

Make sure to:

• Plan ahead and think about what type of portrait you would like to create dependent upon you subject (locations, clothes, overall look, etc)
• Use lighting to help you set a tone or mood
• Consider composition and use the rule of thirds to set the scene
• Stay in focus!

What should I think about?

• How can you visually show someone's personality. How can you make them look like they have different personalities? What do you need to charge to accomplish this?
• Think about what you are trying to say with the photograph.
• Is it just “pretty”, or are you trying to tell the viewer something?