Journal Notes Pages 108-113

A portrait is a collaboration between the subject and the photographer. A photographer must learn to become comfortable in front of people; because every great picture depends on building a relationship even if it is only temporary.

• The bigger the film negative, the greater the detail a photo can have.
• Film speeds for portraits:
• Slow (50-100 ISO)
• More detail, a smoother photo
• good for formal portraits
• Using a tripod is highly recommend for slow speed films because they have slow shutter speeds as well.
• Fast (400-3200 ISO)
• More light sensitive than slow speed films.
• Good for candid and environmental portraits
• A fast speed film provides a faster shutter speed which can allow the camera to be handheld.
• Black and White vs. Color Film
• Black and White
• Focuses the viewer's attention on the subject.
• Eliminates distracting background elements.
• Good for formal portraits.
• Provides a Serious and edgy energy to photos.
• Color
• Captures Feelings and Impressions very well
• Warm Colors provides photos with intense feelings
• Cool Colors provide photos with restful and calm feelings.
• Tripods are used to steady cameras
• should be used while taking stationary subject shots, not in-motion shots.
• Cable Release
• Used by the photographer in order to not move the camera while taking a shot.
• Reflector used to reflect light into the shadows.
• A standard, full sheet of white mat board or foam-covered board that is 32 x40 IN
• Formal Portrait
• simplest portrait style and should emphasize the person and nothing else.
• no distracting background elements
• example: Senior portraits.