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PORTRAIT PROJECTS
PORTRAIT PROJECTS
Reminders about conduct outside the classroom:
Wear your passes at all times (you may hold it while your portraits are being taken).
Keep noise levels low around classrooms.
Do not socialize with students wandering outside.
Be back in class at least 10 minutes before the bell, maybe more because you all need to save the photos.
PORTRAIT LIGHT PATTERNS PROJECT
PORTRAIT LIGHT PATTERNS PROJECT
Make one good portrait example for each of the 6 portrait lighting patterns using studio lights, wand lights, or window lights. In addition, you can attempt some of these patterns right outside the classroom with a reflector if necessary.
Edit your best examples to post on your blog with the pattern AND camera settings in the captions.
Butterfly / Paramount…light is in front and above subject = small symmetrical shadow under nose.
Loop…light is to one side at about 45 degree angle = small loop shadow on one side of nostril.
Rembrandt…subject continues to turn away from light = the loop nose shadow will meet the cheek shadow and hopefully produce a triangle (or spot) of light under the eye on shadow side.
Split…subject continues to turn away from light = one half of the face is in shadow.
Broad…subject turns away from light = broad side of face has light, short side in shadow.
Butterfly
Loop
Rembrandt
Split
Broad
Short
Butterfly - Outdoors
Loop - Outdoors
Rembrandt - Outdoors
Split - Outdoors
Broad - Outdoors
Short - Outdoors
Camera Settings
Camera Settings
Camera mode: Manual Mode
Aperture: lowest f-stop number
Shutter speed: will depend on light intensity, no slower than 1/100 sec.
ISO: Lowest possible (100), but will probably need to be increased for more exposure
Focal Length: 55mm or higher
FOCAL LENGTH PORTRAIT EXPERIMENT
FOCAL LENGTH PORTRAIT EXPERIMENT
Objective:
Understand the differences that focal lengths have on portrait photography.
The Experiment:
In teams of 2 or 3, you will take turns taking portraits of one group member using the following focal
lengths and framing:
200mm: headshot, waist shot, full body.
85mm: headshot, waist shot, full body.
50mm: headshot, waist shot, full body.
35mm: headshot, waist shot, full body.
18mm: headshot, waist shot, full body.
You will end up with 15 photos total each. (Everyone takes their own photographs of another group member!)
INSTRUCTIONS… PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
• Keep the framings as consistent as humanly possible!!
• Your subject will remain in the same spot the entire time. Only the photographer Moves!
• Make sure there is open space behind the subject in order to see the differences in depth of field. Don’t position your subject close to a wall/building!
• Set your camera settings according to the suggestions below.
• Take a test shot to assess the exposure, fix ISO if necessary, then begin your series of shots.
• The only thing that changes is the focal length, the f-stop, and the where the photographer is standing.
Camera Settings
Camera Settings
Camera mode: Aperture Priority Mode (Av)
Aperture: lowest f-stop number at each focal length
ISO: 400* If the camera chooses a shutter speed lower than 1/100, increase the ISO. If the photo is overexposed (too bright), then lower the ISO.
Photo playback shows the settings used in each photo >
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