Blgo Notes pg. 114-125

Shoot a Formal Portrait
           1. background close to wall --> 10-20 ft clear space infront of background
           2. Placement
               - assistant hold reflector on left of subject (3-4ft)
               - assistant adjust to angle and position of reflector
           3. camera directly infront of subject (6-10ft)
    Camera Setting
      - f/2 or f/2.8
      - for zoom lense f/3.5 or f/4.5
      - use wide-open aperture
     Lighting for formal Portraits
            Indoors
               - one light 45 degrees side of subject
            Outdoors
               - direct sunlight - NOT GOOD
               -open shade= GOOD!
The Candid Portrait
- capture person going about everyday life and activities
- include surrounds
- takes more time
      Camera Settings
             - 1/250 shutter speed
The Enironmental Portrait
- subjects surrounding hlep tell story
- good idea of surounding --> determine how big the subject has to be
       Camera Settings
               - wide angle lense useful in environmental portraits --> especially indoors
               - f/5.6 to f/8 or f/41- greater depth
Retouch a Dighital Portrait
- clone/healing brush repair problem areas on photoshop
The Self- Portrait
- become your own subject
- take picture of self
- usually can't tell if it's a self-portrait

Power to the Peaceful

Marco..Polo I found some old Pictures

                                              

That So Random

Who I am

With my friends I'm the positive and easy going person. 

At school I'm not just a Junior in high school but I'm a student and also an athlete.

Self Portrait Notes pg. 102-113

• demonstrate similarities and differences between subject and viewer
• formal portraits emphasize only one person (the subject)
• photographs -> reveal truth of ourselves or other people, or we can tell fictional story- photo fiction

Early Portrait Photography

• photography replace paintings as primary medium of portraits

Creating Portrait Photos
  Thinking Artistically

• Value important design element when creating portrait
• keep in mind: location of light source in image take advantage of light values, highlights and shadows of subject working with people

• portrait collaborative project between subject and photographer
• easier when you know the person

  Camera Formats

• Balance between having enough details and being able to respond quickly to your subject

Film Choices for Portraits
 Film Speed

• slow films (50 to 100 ISO)- capture move detail and creates smoother
• fast films (400 to 3200 ISO)- More sensitive to light

 Black and White or Color?

• black and white brings more attention subject
• color shows feel and impressions set moods

 Equipment Choices: Lenses for Portraits

• 24mm -> too close
• 50mm -> shows face as less rounded and broad
• 100mm -> medium telephoto = normal

 Camera Accessories

• tripod- three legged stand mount camera
• cable release- wire camera's shutter release
• reflector- anything that reflects light into shadows to lighten them

The Formal Portrait

• simple style emphasize the person and nothing else
• natural background
• close-up of full length

LIife of a Cross Country Runner

Carb-load Night!

 Time for School

Stay Hydrated!

Crusader stretches!

Ready, Set, Gun Shot!

Running up and down hills for fun! 

FINISH!



Tired from a long day!