Self Portrait and Portraits Part I

Tips

1. Alter Your Perspective

Most portraits are taken with the camera at (or around) the eye level of the subject. While this is good common sense – completely changing the angle that you shoot from can give your portrait a real WOW factor. http://digital-photography-school.com/10-ways-to-take-stunning-portraits

18. Experiment with Subject Expressions

In some portraits it is the expression on the face of your subject that makes the image. 

Get your subject to experiment with different moods and emotions in your image. Play with extreme emotions. http://digital-photography-school.com/tips-portrait-photography

11. Frame Your Subject

Framing is a technique where by you draw attention to one element of an image by framing it with another element of the image. http://digital-photography-school.com/tips-portrait-photography

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http://jasonduchowphotography.com/category/main-photo-blog/portraits/sports-portraits/ 

I like this photo because the girl is in her environment. She runs track and the photographer took her photo in an area she is comfortable in. I also like it because it involves an action.

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I like this photo because the guy looks as if he could be native to the area so he is in his environment. the objects around him add to the rural feel.

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http://www.ludimaginary.net/img/portraits/reflexion-autoportrait.jpg

I like this photo because the guy got his face to line up with the rule of thirds. 

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I like this photo because he used a reflection of a marble to get his portrait.

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http://www.denisebarkerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Senior-portrait-6033.jpg

I like this photo because its one of those classic photos that seniors or common people may get shot because of its simplicity.

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I like this photo because the girl isn't smiling she has a different expression on her face. She is also no looking at the camera. These two things make the photo more interesting.

My Portrait Project:

I have not worked out all the details for this project but I plan on shooting my little sister lauren, who is a 6th grader, outside with trees in the back ground or in front of different backgrounds. To make the shot successful, I will use the rules of photography and other rules we learned in class. The one rule i will try to focus on is rule of thirds because it is my favorite to shoot.