Formal Studio Portraits



Formal Studio Portraits – Roll #3

Formal portraits look very simple and natural but it takes knowledge of lighting and positioning to create a successful portrait photograph. The wrong lighting and positioning can make even a beautiful person look unattractive.

Your Assignment:

• OPTION 1: 12 formal portraits taken at school using studio lighting outlined in class & 12 informal portraits outside of class (indoor or outdoor).

• OPTION 2: Full roll of formal portraits utilizing studio lighting outlined in class.

No matter which option you choose you must consider emotion and expression in these photos. You know how to do low light / dramatic photos now so try out these techniques and create dramatic lighting effects.

Requirements:

1 roll of film with at least 12 FORMAL PORTRAITS

• No more than two people in a photograph for formal portraits

• No more than three people in a photograph for informal portraits.

• AT LEAST 12 Traditional Formal Portraits with studio lighting

• Consider emotion, facial expressions, props, lighting, and environments / background for all photos.

• Formal = only from the waist up

• Informal = can include whole body

• At least 4 photos using a style seen from an artist presented in the powerpoint.

• Two 8” x 10” prints with best print matted

Posing:

• Formal poses-subject position, background, possible props and lighting are all carefully planned to present the most flattering shadows and arrangement. The photographer often takes a series of shots in order to allow the subject to choose the best poses.

Lighting:

• Main light- it often is set to come from above and slightly to the side of the subject much like we would want the sun outdoors

• Fill Light- softens the shadows by slightly filling them in while lightening up the dark side of the subject. The fill light is almost always less bright than the main light and is placed on the opposite side of the main light and is usually not as high.

• Background light- It is usually placed directly behind the subject aimed at the background and is used to eliminate shadows from the subject that might fall on the background.

Tips for taking someone’s portrait:

• FOCUS ON THE EYES

• Close-up portraits - position the subject in front of a plain or uninteresting background.

• Completely or nearly fill the frame with subject - this helps focus the viewer’s attention on the face.

• You don't usually want anything else in the photo that is more eye-catching than the person.

• Some portraits can be made more interesting by including background or foreground objects that compliment or add to the character of the person.

LIST PHOTOGRAPHERS PRESENTED IN POWERPOINT. Choose at least one of these photographers from the powerpoint and incorporate at least one aspect of their work into 4 photos you take. Four of your photos should reflect a theme for example: costumes, environmental portraits, documentary style, self-portrait, ect.

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