Vocab
It is a type of photography aimed toward capturing the personality of a person or group of people using effective lighting and poses.
Portraiture
can be flattering or used to hide distracting elements visible at eye level or from lower angles
High angle
A portrait where the photographer is also the subject
Self Portrait
A small bright reflection of a light source in the subjects eye adding life the portrait.
Catch light
this controls how long light hits the camera sensor
Shutter speed
The technique of representing 3 Dimensional depth on a two-dimensional surface (the photography) is known as
Perspective
can emphasize the subject's power (and the viewer's perceived weakness) or add context to the image.
Low angle
Captures subjects in their natural daily routines to show them authically in their familiar setting. (getting coffee with a friend, doing makeup, doing hair, going to school)
Lifestyle portrait
the adjustment of a lens to make a specific subject or area within an image appear maximally sharp and clear.
Focus
This affects how sensitive your camera is to light.
ISO
when small focus area resulting in a blurred background
Shallow depth of field
create a direct connection between the subject and the viewer. In product photography, they’re often used because they are neutral and preserve the product’s true shape.
Eye level shot
Creative Shoots planned around a specific concept or them to unleash artistic vision.
Styled Portrait
the intentional arrangement of visual elements within the frame to create a compelling, organized, and meaningful image
Composition
This rule divides the image into 9 equal parts.
Rule of Thirds
is the Distance between the lens and camera sensor (basically how zoomed in the image appears)
Focal length
The camera is as close to the ground as possible looking straight up at subject.Dramatic and often long shot.Or is on the ground looking out in the distance.
Worms eye or exteme low
style places the subject within their surroundings showing context and often telling more of their story. (Example: Football player having senior portraits done on the football field)
Enviromental Portrait
the opening within a camera lens that controls the amount of light reaching the sensor.
Aperture (f number
Light coming from behind the subject is called this.
Backlighting
The range of brightness that a camera can capture in a single shot from the darkest shadows to brightest highlights
Dynamic Range
framing technique where the subject is captured from mid-thigh to just above the head.
Hip level or cowboy
only includes the head and tops of the shoulders
Headshot
Does a high f stop number have a shallow or deep depth of field
Deep
Facial expression helps show this in a photo.
Mood