Portraits and Self Portraits Intro

1. Experiment with lighting and shadows.
2. Experiment with the subject's expressions and emotions.
3. Get close to your subject.

Environmental Portraits


I like this portrait because it doesn't look posed and you can tell what the woman's life and job is.

 
I like this photo because it is interesting to look at and the contrasting colors look good.


Self Portrait

I like this self portrait because of the way he uses the mirror.


I think this photo is interesting because of the shadows on the wall.


Casual Portrait



I chose this picture because the angle of the picture is different and interesting.


I like this portrait because the background is simple, but not just a plain wall and I like the pop of color from the plant.

I will take both of my portraits of my two friends around my neighborhood and in the greenbelt behind my house. I think what will make the shoot the most successful will be the time of day I do it and the lighting. I also think finding a simple but not boring background will make it successful.