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The individual portrait
With portraits of a single subject it is very easy to fall into the trap of photographing every sitter in the same way . This is particularly true of studio work , where many photographers fall back on placing each sitter in the same chair , with the same lighting and pose . Pro ducing a formula shot time and again is easy enough , but making a different kind of image with each new session and sitter requires technical skill and professional know - how as well as a lively imagination . Conjuring up a different mood , a fresh interpretation , and even variations in tones or colors is not as simple as it may seem . But this is precisely what each individual portrait requires .
Ideally , every portrait should be radically different . After all , every person is an individual - a unique personality with particular thoughts , ambitions and abilities of their own . In practice , it is impossible to achieve something totally fresh with each sitting . But , while an unimagina tive portraitist will tend to repeat a formula , the more creative photographer will manipulate his camera , lights and materials to bring an individual touch to all his work .
To create an individual portrait use your basic knowledge of the sitter - age , profession , character and approach to life to decide on the overall mood of the session . Is a dramatic , romantic , sentimental , energetic , serene , or businesslike treatment best ? Plan out the techniques you will use to give this mood . Then decide whether you should carry out the sitting in a natural environment or in the studio . In the examples on these pages we produced all the variations in approach in a studio , using only light , arrangement , and expression to convey the differing personalities .
Deciding on a pose ▷ A small variation in pose can completely change the mood of a portrait . A small inclination of the head , for example , can make a radical difference - from a direct , confident attitude to a slightly coy one . Often it is impossible to ask for a specific pose all you can do is shoot a number of variations and pick the one that most suits your subject's nature . Pentax 6x7 , 105 mm , 1/30 sec at 111 , Ektachrome 160 .
Creating mood ▷ This portrait of Glenda Jackson uses one lamp , see diagram right , and slight underexposure to give an air of mystery and drama . Only her head and hands emerge from the darkness , as if spotlit on a stage . Do not assume that you can photograph all actresses in this manner - always take into account your subject's character , Hasselblad 500C , 80 mm , 1/30 sec at f16 , Tri - X .
Capturing expression Controlling lighting and exposure is much easier than controlling your sitter's expression . Smiles are often fleeting and , in general , they are impossible to turn on when required . Be prepared to catch the look you want at any time . and try to anticipate its occurence . While it is difficult to command a specific expression , you should be able to create an atmosphere during the session which will evoke the desired response from your sitter , Here , I joked with my subject to bring out her attractive smile . Pentax 6x7 , 105 mm . 1/60 sec at f16 , Ektachrome 200 .
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كتاب التصوير الفوتوغرافي
The individual portrait
With portraits of a single subject it is very easy to fall into the trap of photographing every sitter in the same way . This is particularly true of studio work , where many photographers fall back on placing each sitter in the same chair , with the same lighting and pose . Pro ducing a formula shot time and again is easy enough , but making a different kind of image with each new session and sitter requires technical skill and professional know - how as well as a lively imagination . Conjuring up a different mood , a fresh interpretation , and even variations in tones or colors is not as simple as it may seem . But this is precisely what each individual portrait requires .
Ideally , every portrait should be radically different . After all , every person is an individual - a unique personality with particular thoughts , ambitions and abilities of their own . In practice , it is impossible to achieve something totally fresh with each sitting . But , while an unimagina tive portraitist will tend to repeat a formula , the more creative photographer will manipulate his camera , lights and materials to bring an individual touch to all his work .
To create an individual portrait use your basic knowledge of the sitter - age , profession , character and approach to life to decide on the overall mood of the session . Is a dramatic , romantic , sentimental , energetic , serene , or businesslike treatment best ? Plan out the techniques you will use to give this mood . Then decide whether you should carry out the sitting in a natural environment or in the studio . In the examples on these pages we produced all the variations in approach in a studio , using only light , arrangement , and expression to convey the differing personalities .
Deciding on a pose ▷ A small variation in pose can completely change the mood of a portrait . A small inclination of the head , for example , can make a radical difference - from a direct , confident attitude to a slightly coy one . Often it is impossible to ask for a specific pose all you can do is shoot a number of variations and pick the one that most suits your subject's nature . Pentax 6x7 , 105 mm , 1/30 sec at 111 , Ektachrome 160 .
Creating mood ▷ This portrait of Glenda Jackson uses one lamp , see diagram right , and slight underexposure to give an air of mystery and drama . Only her head and hands emerge from the darkness , as if spotlit on a stage . Do not assume that you can photograph all actresses in this manner - always take into account your subject's character , Hasselblad 500C , 80 mm , 1/30 sec at f16 , Tri - X .
Capturing expression Controlling lighting and exposure is much easier than controlling your sitter's expression . Smiles are often fleeting and , in general , they are impossible to turn on when required . Be prepared to catch the look you want at any time . and try to anticipate its occurence . While it is difficult to command a specific expression , you should be able to create an atmosphere during the session which will evoke the desired response from your sitter , Here , I joked with my subject to bring out her attractive smile . Pentax 6x7 , 105 mm . 1/60 sec at f16 , Ektachrome 200 .
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