Self Portrait and Portraits Part I

Important Tips:
Move Your Subject Out of their Comfort Zone

Play With Backgrounds

Experiment with Lighting

Environmental Portraits:

I like this photo because of the fading blue sky in the background. Also, I like how the light reflects off the horses hair and gives it golden tones.

I like this picture because of the light pink dress flowing with the wind. Plus, the purple flowers framing the picture is cool and interesting.

Photography Self Portrait:


I liked this photo because her face isn't serious, but fun. It gives the picture a light-hearted feel.



I liked this picture because it shows the opposite of the first one. It's more serious and only shows half of her face. Giving the photo a more sad and stern feeling.

Casual Portrait:


I liked this picture because the solid black background gives the subject the main focus.



I like this photo because the wind is blowing her hair, making the picture a bit more interesting.

For my Portrait Project I will take pictures of one of my close friends, Camryn Cuchia, and I will shoot outside and around her house, including the nature in her backyard. To make my project successful, I will experiment with lighting and backgrounds mainly. I will incorporate other elements such as rule of thirds, leading lines, contrast, avoiding mergers, and more.

Funny Captions

John Taylor and his dog Spike lay down, on their stomachs, in Los Angeles, October 2nd, Thursday night to cool down. The two have lived in California for six years, and have done this routine, year after year, due the the hot California weather.

Mary Allen gets her picture taken, with her phone, on the 22nd of November, Friday morning at Whole Foods to show off her shirt. Mary always wears this specific tee to Whole Foods while shopping for laughs, and got it from her daughter.

Irene Law and Candice Johnson pose in this candid picture, taken with a camera, on December 13th, Saturday morning at Irene's house, for Candice's birthday. Candice and Irene have been best friends since they were ten years old, and Candice is now 85, while Irene is 84.

Rules of Photography II

My theme is nature/landscapes.
Rule of Thirds

Balancing Elements

Leading Lines

Symmetry and Patterns

Viewpoint

Background

Depth

Framing

Cropping


Avoiding Mergers