Notes for Page 114-119

Shoot a Formal Portrait
1. place background close to a wall and evenly
2. Place light about 45 degrees to one side of the subject
3. Set camera directly in front of subject
- reflector helps to control lighting
Camera Settings
- use wide-open aperture to make the background out of focus.
- it increases the shutter speed on your camera
  + no slower then 1/60 of a second
     - will give you the sharpest photo possible if you are not using a tripod
Lighting for Formal Portraits
Indoor
-place light at about 45 degree angle
-reflector on opposite side and adjust as needed
Outdoor
-avoid direct sunlight (too bright)
- cloudy days ideal, produce even lighting

The Candid Portrait
capture a person going about everyday life, and activities
- Background; can give context and meaning
- might have to take more time and shots to capture different expressions
Camera Settings
- might want to take more of an action shot, use 1/250 shutter speed

5 Photos

all the band members

Guitarist

 

Rascal Flatts

Chelby Spray and myself

end of Rascal Flatts concert
from left: Joe Don, Gary, Jay

Who I Am At Home

Me in my room surrounded by things I am passionate about, like music (headphones)
and volleyball (the mini volleyball).

Notes Chapter 5 Pg. 108-113

Working With People
- photographer must gain trust and cooperation of subject
- successful portrait photographer learns to become comfortable in front of people and interact with them

Camera Formats
- The bigger the negative, the more detail you'll capture

Film Choices For Portraits
-Slow Film Speed (50 to 100 ISO)
  - good for formal portraits
  - captures more detail and smoother look
-Fast Film peed (400 to 3200 ISO)
  - for candid and environmental portraits
  - images not as sharp

Black and White or Color?
-Black and White- can put viewers focus on subject
  - formal, serious
-Color- most preferred
  - warm colors > energetic intensity
  - cool colors > restful and calm

Camera Accessories
tripod- 3 legged metal stand on which you can mount your camera
  - lets you concentrate more on positioning
cable release- a flexible wire
  - attaches to cameras shutter release
  - other end has a plunger, when pressed, works the shutter without touching or jarring the camera
reflector- anything that will reflect light into shadows to lighten them for a flattering & 3- dimensional portrait

The Formal Portrait
 - place the person in front of a neutral background

Chapter 5 Portraits

- People are the most popular subject in photography
-Portraits demonstrate similarities & differences between the subject & us as a viewer

Portraits:

-Self= help us explore who we are
-Candid=  person doing every day activities
-Environmental= in a setting that says something about him/her
Early Portrait Photography-
Took the place of painted portraits

Creating Portrait Photos

- thinking artistically
Value- (important) the range of light & darkest areas of an image attract our attention & help to move our eyes through an image
     - find light source, take advantage of!
     - subtle changes in value can provide a sense of depth
Darker- melancholy mood
Lighter- update & positive feeling
Shape and Form
- Putting person in middle of frame gives a sense of a importance does not have to compete with background
      - formal portraits
      - a triangle makes it feel balanced

Photo Essay.

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brotherly love

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