Self Portrait and Portraits Intro

Tips

 1. The most common mistake made by photographers is that they are not physically close enough to their subjects. In some cases this means that the center of interest—the subject—is just a speck, too small to have any impact
2. Seek balance between subject and environment. Include enough of the setting to aid your image, but not so much that the subject is lost in it.
3. Photographing your shadow is another way to do a self-portrait. Shoot early or late, when the sun is low in the sky. A light, stucco wall, a sidewalk, or any other simple background can suffice. 
Environmental Portrait - This image shows us that this woman is a musician. The setting that she is in,  reveals information about her and what she loves to do. 

Environmental Portrait - This photo shows that this guy is clearly a boxer. This is showing us about what he enjoys doing, so he is in an environment fit for being a boxer.
Self Portrait - I really liked this photo because of how close it is. This gives the photo a more personal aspect to it. Also her beaming eyes and soft smile give a warm and happy vibe to it. 
Casual Portrait - I liked this photo because the little boy is looking down and not at the camera so the photo is candid. Also the photo is taken very close so it gives it a more personal appeal. 

Self Portrait - I liked this photo because the dark lighting and the shadow on her face really gives the photo emotion. Also the tear running down her face adds to the aspect that she is sad and unhappy. Casual Portrait - The baby is showing a casual portrait because he isn't formal and is not posing for the picture. Also he is messing with something in his hand so the photo is candid.

My Project : For my portrait assignment I think I am going to either shoot my sister or my mom. I will shoot somewhere outside with natural lighting and a abstract background. In order to make that shoot successful, I will be sure to follow all my rules of composition. Also I will make sure to have the perfect amount of lighting and adjust my camera manually in order to make my photo as best as possible. Lastly I will make sure that all my photos are good quality. I think I will take my photos either in a park or if I can, at my grandparents lake house. For my self portrait I think I want to be about to show the athletic part of me. I want to somehow work in the idea that I play soccer and to show that I love what I do. I will try to shoot this in a park with either a soccer goal or a soccer ball somewhere in the photo. However, if that idea doesn't work I would want to get a close shoot to really express and show who I am as a person. I would most likely want to be laughing or smiling in order to show that I am a very energetic and outgoing person. 


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