Portraits and Self Portraits I

3 Best Rules:

1. Take Unfocused Shots

2. Introduce Motion

3. Experiment with Subject Expressions

Environmental Portraits



I think this picture because the frame is filled to the frame, but the focus is still on the subject, the man. You also don't know exactly where he is, so you have to take a moment to look a the picture before you can figure out where and what he is doing.



The picture really drew me in because it made me think about my grandparents. The table is covered in photographs, there's pictures on the walls, the busy wallpaper draws your eye, and it made me think about how all this man and many people want is to be surrounded by family and memories.

Self Portraits














This picture drew my eye because the man is holding his camera to his head like a gun. For the man, this represents the risk and passion the man feels for photography, and the vulnerability it takes to put your heart out there with your work.



I like this picture because of the two tones and layers it has. It gives movement to the picture, but without any blurriness, and there's still a stillness. In one of the overlays, the women is holding herself, showing the message that there's always someone holding on and standing with you, even if it's you.

Casual Portraits



I love this picture because of the lighting, the fact she's in mid laugh, and the picture isn't so perfect and stiff. The subject looks like she's having fun, laughing and letting go, and isn't worried about anything.



This picture makes me laugh because the picture isn't serious. Having the cat adds so much playfulness and makes the picture lighthearted and silly. I think this picture plays with the rule Experiment with Subject's Expression because she looks like she's having so much fun, and the raised eyebrows and smile with teeth adds something new.

When I shoot my Portrait pictures I want to take pictures of people in my life such as my friends and family, when they're doing their normal routines, and things they feel passionate about. I can take pictures of my friends at dance, of my mom and my brother, pictures playing with my dog. I think it would be really interesting and exciting to see people experiencing their everyday life with all the school stress, fun, joy, and emotions that come with life, and try to capture that through the picture. I'll take pictures in a variety of places, but I'm really interested in the photography rules of movement, expression changes, and simple backgrounds so I would make an effort to incorporate those.