Portrait photography is an art. It is a lot more than just taking a photo of a person, but exposing his personality by catching his emotions in different circumstances. The images we take for official records like driver's permit and passports fit in this group, true, but there is a lot more to portrait photography than those. The best ones are in fact those that reveal the character of the subject and induce reactions from the viewers.
The lighting and the subject's pose are two factors in taking a great portrait. The background is optional since the stress of every photo is on the subject. Some photographers even favor a plain white or black backdrop. The use of the background is to help elicit the emotions of the subject, not divert the attention of the photo.
Portrait pictures aim to show the reactions, moods, and character of the subject. Some include the subject's face only, while others reveal reactions better by including the whole body. A lot of these images feature the subject looking directly into the camera. This is to engage the spectators since, as the windows of the soul, our eyes have the power to beckon people without using words. There are also times when the pose and the facial expressions of the subject already reveal so much about the person's character that there is no need for the subject to stare into the camera anymore. Some of the most enthralling portrait photos were actually shot candidly while the model was doing a particular activity.
With different positions of the subject and angles, a photo can have different viewpoint. The photo should not only allow the spectators to take a look, but also feel the subject's emotions. While the subject's pose offers spectators a hint of his or her feelings, the camera angle make it possible for them to experience those feelings.
Finally, as with every photo, lighting is crucial. It can give the photo more dimensions and help it achieve a more intense look. How the photographer controls the light can give variations to a plain pose. Likewise, the light can either enhance the photo or spoil it. Inaccurate placement of the light or excess or lack of it can spoil the look of the picture.
The lighting and the subject's pose are two factors in taking a great portrait. The background is optional since the stress of every photo is on the subject. Some photographers even favor a plain white or black backdrop. The use of the background is to help elicit the emotions of the subject, not divert the attention of the photo.
Portrait pictures aim to show the reactions, moods, and character of the subject. Some include the subject's face only, while others reveal reactions better by including the whole body. A lot of these images feature the subject looking directly into the camera. This is to engage the spectators since, as the windows of the soul, our eyes have the power to beckon people without using words. There are also times when the pose and the facial expressions of the subject already reveal so much about the person's character that there is no need for the subject to stare into the camera anymore. Some of the most enthralling portrait photos were actually shot candidly while the model was doing a particular activity.
With different positions of the subject and angles, a photo can have different viewpoint. The photo should not only allow the spectators to take a look, but also feel the subject's emotions. While the subject's pose offers spectators a hint of his or her feelings, the camera angle make it possible for them to experience those feelings.
Finally, as with every photo, lighting is crucial. It can give the photo more dimensions and help it achieve a more intense look. How the photographer controls the light can give variations to a plain pose. Likewise, the light can either enhance the photo or spoil it. Inaccurate placement of the light or excess or lack of it can spoil the look of the picture.
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