unbroken portrait photography 28 March 2012

1. 28 March 2012

2. I see myself capable of
arrogance and brutality... That's a
fierce thing, to discover within
yourself that which you despise
the most in others.
George Stevens

3. Universal themes

5. The Bird (and other horrors)
Reflections on the section

6. The shot between the poses

7. Take multiple shots ADEQUATE
EMOTIONAL

8. BORING

9. Personality

10. Story
Tell a story without saying a
word…what do you know
about these two just from the
pictures?

11. unexpected

12. SO TALK UNTIL YOU GET A
POSES ARE DULL
Multiples REACTION

13. YOU MOVE AROUND AND SHOOT A LOT THE SHOT WILL HAPPEN

15. It’s about capturing a moment
Anyone can take a picture

16. Be foolish
Take Risks

17. Try a Unique Perspective

18. Wait for the moment where the
emotion is in the eyes
Be patient

19. Be READY

20. Think Outside the Box (or the
frame)

21. Have Fun

22. If you have fun…

23. …your subjects will enjoy the
shoot

24. And you will be everyone’s
favorite photographer

25.  Read pp 271-330
You have two weeks to complete the assignment.  Write a couple of paragraphs
in response (we will discuss
these in class informally)
 Create an amazing portrait
that captures an emotion or
tells a story
Homework
 Prepare a presentation of
your creation and how you
captured the spirit of your
subject