Portraiture Shooting Assignment Contact Sheet

This assignment was so much fun. Not only because I got to take pictures with my best friend but because we were in NEW YORK! it was such a blast and this was definitely my favorite assignment.

Portrait Examples

Bill Hench

Smile

Her Eyes are such a beautiful green and go PERFECT with the vines and trees.

Bill Hench

Smile

I love that this shows personality

Carisa K

Smile

The light coming from behind her really brightens the photo, especially her smile.

Bill Hench

Candid

Her heels, car and the roof in the back all match and it looks great.

Elaine Gates

Smile

The black and white look GREAT here, I think this one is my fav black/white.

Elaine Gates

Smile

I love how this shows her favorite football team (I'm guessing) adding part of HER into the photo 

Elaine Gates

Smile

I think all the reds in this photo are beautiful and I love how they're all brought together here with the hair and the belt and the tree.

Revenda Bierley

Serious

I think the lighting really shows his sharp features on his face making this a great picture of him.

Revenda Bierley

Smile

I love how her dress matches the reds/purples throughout the room.

Revenda Bierley

Serious

I think this photo is absolutely adorable and I love that her outfit goes perfect with the background.

Senior Portrait Article

• Work around obstacles and be willing to try new, different things
• It's better to work with a subject that knows you or you know and that trust you
• Use some props that are important to the person
• Make sure you are also pleasing the family of the subject as well as the subjects themselves
• Try new poses and angles
• Make an effort to have the photos reflect the personality of the subject

Elaine Gates Recap

1. I learned that lighting can be a huge advantage when taking photo's outdoors, natural light is the best light, and that taking pictures in the evening is the best lighting.

 

2. I also learned that when taking photos of people you have to just be open with them, tell them what you think looks best don't hesitate to tell them how to stand, where to go, what face to make, etc.

3. She also said its easiest to take good pictures of people that enjoy getting their pictures taken, if they don't its hard to work with them.