portraits

portrait



self portrait

magazine cover

magazine cover

prompt shoot 3

fashion

1.

• her neck was made longer
• her eyes were made larger
• her hair was darker
• she became more chiseled 
• her jaw was smaller
• her complexion became clearer
• the arches on her brows were stronger
• she became thinner
• her hair was thicker and shinier.
• her forehead changed
• her pupils were enlarged
• her neck was thinner

2.

• legs longer
• boobs smaller
• neck smaller
• eyes larger
• nose smaller 
• lips pinker
• skin lighter
• stomach smaller
• no freckles
• eyebrow arch
• light in eyes 
• bluer eyes 
• bronzed shadows
• smaller butt

3.

• no more cellulite
• thinner
• longer and more voluminous hair
• eyes larger
• stomach smaller
• toned muscles
• smaller waist
• smaller butt
• fat removed        

•  no, beauty standards are risen due to photoshop.
• if the person is completely distorted, and that person wished to not be photoshopped. (megan trainer)
• lighting and educational purposes, distorting a living figure
• photojournalism is more true to its sight.
• it doesn't, its all lies if not photoshopped.
• to show us why we shouldn't use photoshop
•  models are mostly females 

5 websites

1.http://petapixel.com/2014/12/19/disorienting-beauty-spiral-staircases-old-abandoned-buildings/


my favorite photo from this website was the yellow staircase, fourth from the top. this is my favorite because of the vibrant yellow. the photo had leading lines as the main rule used.the photographer is Christian Richter.



2.
i liked this photo because of the shapes and curves of the wood, and that it reminds me of the melting clocks! this has balance and leading lines. the photographer is Rachel Sussman.




3. http://petapixel.com/2014/08/25/approaching-problem-style/

my favorite is the black and white photo of the girl, the first from the top. i like her position and posture. this has mergers and leading lines. the photographer is unknown.




4. 

i liked this photo because of the blackberry on the nose. this has simplicity and balance. the photographer is unknown.





5. http://petapixel.com/2014/12/31/10-photography-resolutions-new-year/

my favorite photo is the fifth from the top. i like this photo because of her posture and the light. this has the opposite of rule of thirds.

best magazine covers 2013

best covers-

formal=F
informal=IF
environmental=E

1. F
2. F
3. E
4. IF
5. IF
6. F
7. F
8. F
9. F
10. F
11. F
12. F
13. F
14. F
15. F
16. IF
17.

magazine tips

1. brand
2. image appeal
3. easy, quick
4. promised benefits
5."what's in it for me?"

self portraits and portraits part 1

 Frame Your Subject: Framing is a technique where by you draw attention to one element of an image by framing it with another element of the image. Framing gives an image depth and draws the eye to a point of interest in the image. You could do it by placing your subject in a window or doorway, have them look through a small gap or even use their hands around their face. 

Play with Eye Contact: It is amazing how much the direction of your subject’s eyes can impact an image. Most portraits have the subject looking down the lens– something that can create a real sense of connection between a subject and those viewing the image. But there are a couple of other things to try:

 Looking off camera – have your subject focus their attention on something unseen and outside the field of view of your camera. This can create a feeling of candidness and also create a little intrigue and interest as the viewer of the shot wonders what they are looking at. This intrigue is particularly drawn about when the subject is showing some kind of emotion (ie ‘what’s making them laugh?’ or ‘what is making them look surprised?’). Just be aware that when you have a subject looking out of frame that you can also draw the eye of the viewer of the shot to the edge of the image also – taking them away from the point of interest in your shot – the subject

.Looking within the frame – alternatively you could have your subject looking at something (or someone) within the frame. A child looking at a ball, a woman looking at her new baby, a man looking hungrily at a big plate of pasta…. When you give your subject something to look at that is inside the frame you create a second point of interest and a relationship between it and your primary subject. It also helps create ‘story’ within the image.

Experiment with Lighting-Another element of randomness that you can introduce to your portraits is the way that you light them. There are almost unlimited possibilities when it comes to using light in portraits. Side-lighting can create mood, backlighting and silhouetting your subject to hide their features can be powerful.

environment

She looks very peaceful, and she is the center of attention.

her hair and clothes are very vibrant compared to her surroundings

self-portrait

the picture is intriguing because of the bug on her lips and her blue eyes.

this photo is packed with emotion, her expression, the "finger gun" and the confetti.

casual

she is looking off the screen. she is very relaxed, comfortable.

the boy is unaware and is just interested in the vibrant yellow flower that has an odd shape.

portrait:

my father will be in front of a white wall and will be screaming. he will be in the center of the photo, he will portray anger and rage.

american soldier

redemption. this photograph is the most powerful because after the tough stuff they went through he gifts his friend with a homemade wrestling belt, being positive.

you can see the change of emotion throughout in fishers face.

the captions explain and give a backstory.

fisher attends bootcamp, he bulks up and becomes more disciplined. he ends up going to Iraq and suffers the war and a small drug addiction, when he comes home he marries his girlfriend.

present

3-4
basic information, date, place, and people
back story, unknown information
conversations, quotes, etc.
yes
yes

photos and captions are a story of their own, they have a storyline and they illustrate it better sometimes.

stories are more connected and flow differently