Portrait Photography 101
Posted in wedding by: Jerry MillerA portrait, also called a portraiture, is a photograph focusing on a person or small group’s facial expression while they are in a still position. The person or group’s personalities, moods and likeness emerge out. Portrait photography doesn’t always have to be just a face inside a picture–the whole body and the background can be included also. The person or group is usually looking straight at the lens in a portrait photograph.
Portrait photography, unlike other styles uses non-professional models. Some examples of portrait photography are graduations, special events, and weddings & are usually displayed in private homes. Numerous are done on studio with several backgrounds to select from.
A Bit of History
Ever since the invention of the camera people have been using portrait photography. Having your portrait painted was expensive and not as available. Natural light was used from an open window and people would sit against the background. With technology evolving photographers have the power to take pictures with less exposure time allowing them more freedom to move around and create new styles of portrait photography.
Styles
A professional photographer has complete control over the lighting when taking portrait photos in a studio. They can change the intensity and the direction. Fill lights, background lights, kicker lights & the main lights are just some of the different lighting terms.
The main light is the primary light source. It is usually at a 45 degree angle of the subject but it can also be positioned below or above as well.The main light can create shadows so the fill light helps to eliminate them. The kicker light is the light that brightens up the hair of a subject. This will help to add depth & to show the separation from the subject & the background. A Background light brightens the background & can add effects to the backdrops.
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