Types of Portraiture Photography The basic definition of

Types of Portraiture Photography The basic definition of portrait photography is photography of a person or group to capture the personality of the subjects using various lighting, backgrounds, and techniques.

TRADITIONAL PORTRAIT • Refers to an image where face is the predominant element. • The purpose of the photograph is to depict visual representation of that person. • Subject is expected to be looking directly at the camera. • described as a head-shot, • two thirds or full body framing can be used

POSED PORTRAIT • Where the subject is fully aware of your presence and selects a certain body posture or costume for the picture. • Can include “Traditional Portraits” or other types of portrait photographs in this Powerpoint! • Usually, the photographer communicates to the subject by words or by action to create a change in body position or expression

SELF-PORTRAIT • A picture/photograph that you make of or about yourself. • A self-portrait considers the interiority of the artist; it's a moment for self-reflection, to pause and to look at yourself. • Yes, a selfie is technically a smaller branch of selfportraiture—it’s quick and less considered within the arts.

ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT • Refers to an image where the subject is photographed in person’s natural environment. • Surroundings are used to compliment the subject and to emphasize his character. • Subject and setting are chosen by the photographer. • For example, a worker photographed at the construction zone, teacher in the classroom, sculptor in a sculpture studio and so on.

CANDID PORTRAIT • A candid portrait is taken without a subject expecting or acknowledging the photographer. • This style used in photo journalism, travel photography, street photography and event photography. • As opposed to an environmental portrait this image is captured at the moment rather than set up.

SURREAL/CONCEPTUAL PORTRAITS • Surreal and Conceptual photography are types of photography that illustrates an idea or dream-like concept. • Sometimes tells a story or message using symbolism or visual effects. • Lets go of the idea that photography has to portray reality and begins exploring a very different psychological, philosophical, and artistic territory • Can rely on Photoshop or editing but does not have to.

FASHION/ GLAMOUR PORTRAITS • Refers to a combination of fashion photography and portrait photography, • The photographs are normally intended for commercial use, including calendars, advertisement displays, commercials, and magazines. • Popular use of these photos are usually for hair, clothing, or beauty products • Photographers use a combination of cosmetics, lighting and airbrushing techniques to produce an appealing image of the subject.

ANIMAL/PET PORTRAITS • Pet photography is a fun and profitable niche business that allows you to combine a love of animals with technical skill in photography. • Pet photography should elevate pictures of animals into a creative, art form. • Can be posed or candid portraits of domestic animals.

WILDLIFE PORTRAITS • A genre of photography concerned with documenting various forms of wildlife in their natural habitat. • Requires patience, persistence, research, experience and sometimes a bit of luck. • As well as requiring photography skills, wildlife photographers may need field craft skills.