3. Portrait Photography

• 1 person
  • No more than one person per shot
  • Use the SAME model throughout the photoshoot
• Your model should be a willing participant who will
  • Listen to direction for posing for at least an hour
  • Be able to sit, stand, twist, bend, lean into position
  • Dress for the photo shoot
    • shoes
    • accessories (scarves, necklaces, sports uniforms)
  • Groom (hair, nails, etc.)
• Eyes must be visible
  • place focus point on eyes
  • half iris, half white (instead of iris in the middle with white on both sides)
• Follow Posing Guidelines
  • shoulders turned from camera
  • nose pose
  • twist/lean/arch
  • weight on BACK leg
  • arms placed at different heights
  • If it BENDS, bend it
  • pose about 12 feet from background
• Follow Composition Guidelines
  • Rule of Thirds
  • No Clutter
  • Blur Background
  • Watch Background
  • Place focus point on EYES
• Camera Set Up
  • Use portrait mode, or a large aperture (small f#)
  • Zoom in, move your body back
  • Use a reflector (avoid shark eyes)
  • Flash turned off
    • DSLR users: Use an off camera flash if possible
• Location
  • outside
  • open shade areas
  • Keep your back to the sun
  • Don't place the subject in direct sunlight (causing squinting)
• 25-*30 portraits
• (5) Close Ups
• (5) Medium Shots
• (5) Medium Shots with PROPS
  • fence
  • tree
  • stool
  • chair
• (5) Full Shots Standing/ Leaning
• (5) Full Shot Sitting
• *(5) Your Choice

Portrait Photography Rubric