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