When we photograph a subject (any human subject) it is important to remember that their faces and their positioning says a lot about what they're thinking and feeling. It is critical to position your subject in a way that matches or enhances the lighting, environment, and atmosphere you're creating within your photograph; they must work together.
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Most of the pictures come from the photographer Sandra Gorska; http://www.sandragorska.com/portfolio-2#44 These definitions came from the wonderful site: http://truecenterpublishing.com/photopsy/body_language.htm
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Candid photography means capturing a naturally occurring, fleeting moment. Candid portraits could include someone walking, picking flowers, working on a project, etc. Candid photography ranges across the board from posed images to documentary style photography to even street photography. In many instances, the subject is engaged in a task.
Types of Candid Photography
Candid photography can also mean staging a portrait subject and telling him or her to "act natural" in an otherwise foreign place. Wedding photography is one of the most prominent forms of candid photography used, today. Couples of the past wanted rigid and posed pictures whereas couples today want a more natural and organic feel to showcase their true connection.
Protrait photography means that you're highlighting a subject within the frame. This could mean you're photographing one person or multiple people; one dog or multiple animals in one shot. If you're looking for tips on shooting a variety of different portrait styles, check out Digital Photo Secrets.
Remember, what does the word "photography" mean? Let's talk about light and lighting options for portrait photography.
Light in a portrait tells the viewer everything they need to know about the subject and about the location of the photoshoot. Ask yourself, does the location matter to the subject?
Three Point Lighting is the standard form of lighting in journalism, film, and photography. This type of setup can be modified for any content or tone. To take professional quality studio portraits students must learn about the basics of lighting and apply their new skills during live photoshoots. A lot of factors come into play including: types of lighting instruments, placement of lights, placement of a subject in relation to the lights, expression and emotion for the subject.
KEY TERMS KEY LIGHT - This is the strongest and most prominent light source in your photoshoot. FILL LIGHT - This the light that balances out the key light, filling in shadows on the subject's face. BACK LIGHT - This is the light that shines behind the subject to one side, lighting their shoulder to help them standout from the background. THREE POINT LIGHTING - A style of lighting that utilizes three lights (key, fill, back) to give shape and definition during a studio photoshoot. SPLIT LIGHTING - A lighting style where one light (the key light) is on one side of the subject while there are no lights on the opposite side of the subject--creating a strong shadow on the other side of the subject. REMBRANDT LIGHTING - A lighting style named after the famous painter Rembrandt as he mastered lighting a small inverted triangle of light on the subject's cheek opposite from the light source. This can be achieved by placing the light above the subject and to one side. BUTTERFLY LIGHTING - A lighting style named as such because the light casts a shadow along the mouth that shaped like a butterfly. To achieve this, place a light directly above your subject at a 45-degree angle. Then hold a reflector underneath his/her chin to fill in the harsh shadow. Exercise:
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