Out of Class Portraits

For every shot you should consider your subject, their expression, the "mood" you want in the image, the background, the pose, and your composition.  You are the boss when shooting portraits, take charge?

Think about: 

• perspective
• eye contact
• rules of composition
• experiments with lighting
• dramatic subject (out of comfort zone)
• shoot candidly
• introduce a prop
• focus on a body part
• obscure your subject
• take a series of shots (this will require more than 15 total pics)

 









1. Find no more than 2 interesting human subjects. The people you choose should WANT to be in the picture and they should be willing to cooperate.

2. Talk to your subject. You are the director of this adventure, make it what you want. Use colors or lighting to create a concept for your portrait. Costumes or uniforms work great. Imaginary ideas are OK. Choose an interesting setting based on your concept.

3. Change angles between shots. Shoot at least 10 pictures of EACH of your two subjects. This will give a good variety. 

4. Change your lighting; Use filters, flashlights, lamps, or multiple lights to enhance your picture.

5. Remember you are the boss, make them change their expression. Pretend it is high fashion and they have to create the next great "look" like blue steel (Zoolander).

6. Most importantly for this assignment don't forget your composition rules. Use framing, leading lines, rule of thirds, color contrast etc. to enhance your photo. Fill the frame!!!!

HAVE FUN & BE CREATIVE!!!! try to think out of the norm to come up with a creative setting, pose, expression, outfit, etc to make an amazing portrait!!!!