Portrait photography
Portrait photography or portraiture in photography is a photograph of a person or group of people that captures the personality of the subject by using effective
lighting, backdrops, and poses. A portrait picture might be artistic, or it might be clinical, as part of a medical study.
lighting, backdrops, and poses. A portrait picture might be artistic, or it might be clinical, as part of a medical study.
Diane Arbus
Known for her black and white portrait photography of seemingly ugly or surreal people, Diane Arbus is one of the more unique portrait photographers out there.
Her philosophy involved taking real photos. Photos that involved flaws and shortcomings, not beautified perfection.
Her portrait photography is consistent with this as she primarily photographed marginal people such as dwarfs, giants, nudists, performers, and other deviants.
Her philosophy involved taking real photos. Photos that involved flaws and shortcomings, not beautified perfection.
Her portrait photography is consistent with this as she primarily photographed marginal people such as dwarfs, giants, nudists, performers, and other deviants.
Yousuf Karsh
Yousuf Karsh was an Armenian-Canadian portrait photographer most widely recognized for his clientele. When it came to portrait photography, he photographed
all the top people in the world. From celebrities to politicians to world leaders and thought provokers, Yousuf Karsh photographed the best of the best.
Some of Yousuf’s subjects included Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, Helen Keller, Grace Kelly, and
many others.
all the top people in the world. From celebrities to politicians to world leaders and thought provokers, Yousuf Karsh photographed the best of the best.
Some of Yousuf’s subjects included Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, Helen Keller, Grace Kelly, and
many others.
Phillipe Halsman
Phillipe is the photographer responsible for some of the 20th century’s most recognizable portraits. He was an American portrait photographer who had some
eccentric photography. His best work includes portraits of Marlon Brando, Salvador Dali, Marilyn Monroe, and more.
eccentric photography. His best work includes portraits of Marlon Brando, Salvador Dali, Marilyn Monroe, and more.
Best
I Like this photo as it is a close up shot off halsmans face. They used a monochrome to really show all the detail in his face. There is very high
exposure to highlight the darkness in his eyes and his eyebrows this makes it very good.There is a very wide focus point to make sure all of his
face is in the focus of the photo.
exposure to highlight the darkness in his eyes and his eyebrows this makes it very good.There is a very wide focus point to make sure all of his
face is in the focus of the photo.
Worst
I don't like this one as the picture quality isn't very good
Examples of portrait photography
Evaluation
this photo is not like most portrait pictures they are more black and white while this picture stands out because of the bright colors and effect that he edited in. the
person who took the picture really attracts your attention with all the bright color and makes it stand out compared to others.
person who took the picture really attracts your attention with all the bright color and makes it stand out compared to others.
Black And White Portrait Photography-shoot 2
My best
this photo is good from the facial expression to the background the viewers attention is on my using a eye level shot showing all my emotions, the background is
blurred so the viewer can focus on me.
blurred so the viewer can focus on me.
My worst
this photo isn't the best but isn't the worst as all the attention is on the pictures in the
background and not on harry himself.
background and not on harry himself.
Scarf Shoot
My best
I like this photo because you can only see my eyes and hair
My worst
This photo is blurry, and too close to wills head
Ghost Portrait Photography
I chose this image as I really like the effect it has on it and this is the style I really want to you
when doing my personal project
when doing my personal project
My Edited Photo
this photo I edited with the help of miss Roban to get to know how to edit for my personal
project
project
Erin Case
Erin Case is an award winning visual artist based in Midland, Michigan, with a focus in collage. Working primarily in analog methods, she is regarded for the
marriage of surrealism, sincerity, and … evocativeness that is present throughout her body of work. While still an undergraduate, Erin's work has already garnered
International attention.Her work was featured in 42 separate locations across Canada for Art in Transit's International Collage Exhibition, sheexhibited for
Patchbox Project (Rome), Collage (Norwich), has had features in the widely circulated Lola Magazine of Brazil, Prototype Magazine (UK), Vegas/Rated (NV), and
GatherJournal (NY), among others. Erin is currently in pursuit of dual degrees in fine arts and psychology. She is a die-hard supporter of the arts, regularly
organizing and hosting events throughout Michigan.
marriage of surrealism, sincerity, and … evocativeness that is present throughout her body of work. While still an undergraduate, Erin's work has already garnered
International attention.Her work was featured in 42 separate locations across Canada for Art in Transit's International Collage Exhibition, sheexhibited for
Patchbox Project (Rome), Collage (Norwich), has had features in the widely circulated Lola Magazine of Brazil, Prototype Magazine (UK), Vegas/Rated (NV), and
GatherJournal (NY), among others. Erin is currently in pursuit of dual degrees in fine arts and psychology. She is a die-hard supporter of the arts, regularly
organizing and hosting events throughout Michigan.