Portrait and Studio Photography: Blog 2

Question: Find four portraits that demonstrate the different ways a photographer has framed the image to alter the design and content. Discuss the vantage point, depth of field and subject placement in all of the images.

Answer: 

Jessica Parson

 The photographer, in this image, chose to use a more natural form of framing. Most people do not think of using mirrors in order to frame their subjects, so I believe this is a more unique point of view. Parson used a shallow depth of field for this image, blurring out the little that you can see of the model outside of the mirror as well as the background just behind it. The subject is placed more towards the side, not center photo, making the image fall under the "rule of thirds" category. She took the image from behind the model, so she could get the full effect of the model doing her makeup. 

In this image, the photographer choose to utilize the child and the frame to cleverly "frame" the wedded couple. Using the frame was a unique and interesting way to take this photograph. The picture is in full focus, but it does not take away from the picture in any way. I believe, that in it's own way it enhances the photograph. 

Hon-Loong

 In these last images both photographers used a more natural frame to outline their subject. Hon-Loong used the model's hands to enhance the focus on her face. He also used a shallow depth of field in order too redirect the focus. This subject is placed dead center. In Monika Penkuku's photograph, she utilized a car window in order to frame her subject. Everything is in focus but the image appears to be dusty, adding appeal and a unique hand to an otherwise bland picture. The subject is placed more towards the right, adding a rule of thirds aspect to this photograph. 

Monika Penkuku

Portrait and Studio Photography: Blog 1

Question: Look through assorted media, magazines, internet and collect four portrait pictures. The environment should be a key feature in two or four images. Describe the subject's character in each of the images. What can you see within each image leads you to these conclusions about the subject's character. 

Answer:

For this first image, the subject appears wide-eyed and innocent. The greens, yellows and browns of environment, though blurred out, help the subject appear more astounding. The soft gold that filters over the image helps to enhance the aspect of the picture. I came to the these conclusions about the subjects character because the golden light seems to make a halo around her head and weather it is the makeup that she is wearing or the enhancement of the photographer, her eyes appear to be very big. 

Thecablookfotolab

 In this wedding photograph, the background plays a very big role. The subject's skin tone is pale, so the pale background helps add to the appeal. If the photograph was taken on a darker background, it would enhance the clammy nature of her skin but there is a soft glow to this image that helps appeal to the picture. Though the background is a soft lighting, the harder, darker edges of her dress make the picture that more appealing. 

This image taken by Kami Friday was taken during the "Golden Hour", something that I lately have been looking into. The soft golden glow behind her head helps to enhance her features as well as add a playful nature to this photograph. The subject is young and with the green grass backdrop it adds even more youth and vigor to the image. Overall, this image makes me feel happy in a quire sort of way and brings a smile to my face seeing the models joy.
 

Kami Friday

 This image was also taken by Kami Friday of the same model in the golden hour. I really enjoyed the appeal of this portrait for several reasons. This shot was taken through a slew of branches, as one can see through the leaves that are out of focus on the front of the camera. The model in this picture looks a tad more serious but at the same time still looks happy. The golden light that is filtering through the back helps to add appeal to the image as well. The tree that she is leaning on is a key aspect in the picture, for I believe without it the photo would appear very  bland. 

Kami Friday