Portrait Preview

1. Why is the environment where a portrait is taken an important consideration in portrait photography? (From the "Environment" and "Design" headings." 

The physical surroundings included in a portrait offer enormous potential to extend or enhance the communication. The environment plays a major role in revealing the identity of the individual.
 
2. Why should portrait photographers use a "Aperture Priority" mode or full manual mode? (From the "Depth of Field" heading. 

The environment plays a major role in revealing the identity of the individual. 

3. How can portraits reveal a subject's character? (From the "Revealing Character Heading."

Significant and informative details can be photographed with the subject. These details may naturally occur or be introduced for the specific purpose of strengthening the communication.

4. How can the photographer help the subject while taking portraits? (From the "Directing the subject" and "Expression and posture" headings.

The photographer should display an air of confidence and friendliness whilst directing subjects. Subjects will feel more comfortable if the photographer clearly indicates what is expected of them. 

Environment

Casual

Formal

Self Portrait

I was going to try and take a self portrait. But thanks to group work I got a partner and just took pictures of him. My goal was to take pictures of him in a place that fits his personality.