Photographs by John Beebe
Please visit the web sites below for a variety of strategies that will help you create interesting portraits.
http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/12/10/16-inspirational-portrait-photography-techniques/
http://digital-photography-school.com/10-ways-to-take-stunning-portraits
Be prepared to incorporate a variety of the above strategies in your work.
Other hints:
Please photograph somewhere other than school.
Remember to be conscious about composition choices.
Avoid photographing from eye level.
Please photograph people, not pets.
Remember to get close enough to your subject.
Especially consider: framing, background included, background simplified, motion, unusual perspectives, expression.
1 strong image that communicate Reflections.
How well did you communicate the idea of the assignment? Explain what SPECIFIC strategies/IDEAS you experimented with and used from the web sites. Please be specific and refer to your photograph to help you explain. Use at least 4 compete and thoughtful sentences in your explanation.