PGY2801C - Electronic Still Photography

Four Portraits

United Way Poster

Project 5 

Four (4) photos

(100 points)

Qty  Shot Description
a)1High Key(an image which is predominately light toned)may be natural or artificial light
b)1Low Key(an image which is predominately dark toned)may be natural or artificial light
c)1With Studio lightinguse the lights and modifiers in the studioflash or continuous
d)1Location (environmental)a person  and their surroundingsnatural or artificial light
Make a World of Difference
©1981 Allen Cheuvront
an example of a studio "low key"portrait

Objectives:

 
    Think of lighting for portraits like you were lighting the eggs; you put light on your subject in different ways to create depth and dimension. You will produce dynamic, exciting images if you take the time to adjust your subject and consider your lighting. Each project requires a creative approach and technical skills that you will develop with practice. If you need four final images, then take as many as possible, trying different angles, lighting set ups and props until you get the look you will be proud of. Encourage your subject to relax and try to be spontaneous. Try different light directions which reveals more and less of your subject, especially for the low key portrait.
Use, of course, the correct camera settings to capture sharp, properly exposed images. Use Adobe Camera RAW for initial image adjustments, then open in Photoshop and on layers, try modest retouching to enhance the portrait.

 

Storm Water Work

Requirements for all photos – use the following guidelines:

Be aware of a consistant photographic workflow:

natural afternoon light
late afternoon back light and a broad expanse of skylight in front of the model produced a soft effect

GRU RADS workers another environmental portrait   ©2010 Allen Cheuvront

Although both of the preceeding examples are made outdoors, environmental portraits can be made indoors just as well. It is the relationship between the human subject and their surroundings that make them "environmental."

This image was made on a very dull overcast day, in keeping with the Regional Utilities' Emergency Preparedness Crew's job. To provide contrast, and to suggest the sun shining after the storm, we arranged a portable flash with a warming gel and umbrella on a light stand to the right, carefully watching the shadow pattern.