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Did you miss picture day but would still like to have your portrait in the yearbook?
Did you miss picture day but would still like to have your portrait in the yearbook?
Just log into Treering using your google account and locate the link for portraits (see instructions here).
Just log into Treering using your google account and locate the link for portraits (see instructions here).
Please see the guidelines below. Photos that do not meet the guidelines below will not be included.
Please see the guidelines below. Photos that do not meet the guidelines below will not be included.
Portraits are a special kind of photo that requires good lighting and minimal background. Take a look at the tips below before taking your photos.
Portraits are a special kind of photo that requires good lighting and minimal background. Take a look at the tips below before taking your photos.
TIPS FOR TAKING PHOTOS OUTSIDE
It’s all about lighting! Try to take your photos during the golden hour – the hour after sunrise and before sunset when the light is best for photography.
Don’t have your subject face the sun – they’ll probably be squinty and might have shadows on their face.
Don’t have the sun directly behind your subject, either. Light from the side is ideal. If there’s a tree or building blocking the direct light, even better.
Cloudy days are great for taking portraits! Shaded areas are also good.
Take photos from about five feet away.
Have your subject turn a little to the side when taking the photo. It’s more flattering than taking the photo straight on.
Share your photo in the highest resolution possible.
Make sure there isn't too much going on in the background, a brick wall, textured wall, bush, or fence work great.
DO NOT USE FILTERS
TIPS FOR TAKING PHOTOS INSIDE
Pay attention to the lighting. Make sure nothing’s creating harsh shadows on your subject. Fluorescent lights can affect skin tone in the photo, so pay attention to that.
Avoid backlighting if you can. However, some camera phones can adjust the lighting settings to accommodate backlighting.
Find a neutral background. It may be a wall or you can even hang a sheet, or the least busy part of your location.
Watch for furniture or pipes behind your subject’s head. Try to position them so they don’t have anything cutting into their head.
Have your subject stand in a position that’s natural to them. Facing the camera head-on is not the most flattering, so try standing at an angle. They may feel most comfortable with their hands in their pockets.
Try different angles to find what looks best.
Don’t use your phone’s zoom function. And don’t worry if there’s space around the subject – the yearbook staff can crop the photo for you.
Share your photo in the highest resolution possible.
DO NOT USE FILTERS
The following photos are examples of nice smiles, minimal backgrounds, and good lighting.
The following photos are examples of nice smiles, minimal backgrounds, and good lighting.
The following photos have bad lighting and weird faces...avoid these.
The following photos have bad lighting and weird faces...avoid these.
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