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Portraiture

Portraiture. Informal vs. Formal. Informal portraits can be candid's or someone in their natural environment Formal portraits are taken in a studio in a controlled setting with Controlled lighting (ex.- your school pictures). Basics. Yes, you can use your portrait mode

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Portraiture

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  1. Portraiture

  2. Informal vs. Formal • Informal portraits can be candid's or someone in their natural environment • Formal portraits are taken in a studio in a controlled setting with Controlled lighting (ex.- your school pictures)

  3. Basics • Yes, you can use your portrait mode • Shoot a variety of poses • Vary your backgrounds • Try not to use flash

  4. 10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits • http://www.digital-photography-school.com/10-ways-to-take-stunning-portraits • http://www.digital-photography-school.com/tips-portrait-photography

  5. Lighting • Soft light is usually best • Try to take outside shots between day break and 10 am and after 4 pm • Have your subject face the light with your back to the light • Bright lights can cause harsh shadows • For dramatic lighting, set your dial to night mode and force the flash off

  6. How to ask permission to take someone’s photograph • Ask permission if the person is the main subject of your photo • Getting ‘permission’ can mean different things in different situations – often it’s simply a matter of holding up your camera and smiling with a raised eyebrow. Other times you might actually ask but gesturing will usually be sufficient enough to get a nod or a shake of the head. I find that it’s quite rare to get knocked back from a friendly approach. • If it is a child, get permission from the parent but be extra careful here • “Keep in mind what you’d feel like if a stranger walked up to you in your neighborhood and asked for a photograph and act in a way that you’d want to be treated in that kind of situation.”

  7. Self Portraits • taking self-portraits has several advantages: you'll always have a willing subject, and you may be able to interpret the "real you" better than others can. • Use a tripod or other stable base and set the self timer • You can also used reflective surfaces • Use your imagination! A self-portrait can reveal a lot about you, by including props and even other people that are meaningful in your life. • http://www.digital-photography-school.com/self-portrait-photography-tips

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