Digital Photography Portrait Storytelling
Friday, June 2, 2017
Portrait Storytelling
What makes a person or pet unique and interesting?
It may be what they do, how they do it or even how
they look at the world.
For this challenge you are to choose a person or pet that you find interesting.
(It may be a person with similar interests as you or it may not, it could be someone you know
or would like to know) Focus on what you feel is the most important characteristic or
trait of the subject and create a photo series with 2 or 3 for each OR all 6 of them.
Requirements:
Your final series should include at least 6 photos that complement each other.
At least 1 photo must be in black & white
Your photos should highlight portrait lighting techniques learned in class.
Essential Questions
How can photos be used to tell stories? How can portraits communicate ideas about a person?
In what ways is lighting used to enhance storytelling in photography?
Objectives:
Student will:
- Compose and photograph a series of portraits of one subject that conveys an important
part of their life. (concept)
- Using portrait lighting techniques such as Rembrandt, backlight, and soft focus create
dynamic compositions. (skill)
- Use various camera modes to achieve visually interesting and powerful images.
(technique)
Resources:
Denice Duff - https://youtu.be/K7wlc7Rt5yM
Portrait composition - http://digital-photography-school.com/using-composition-create-powerful-
portraits/
Dorthea Lange - Migrant Farm Families - http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/lange
Brandon Stanton - http://www.humansofnewyork.com/
A few strong examples:
Think about lighting
By Aava Adams
By Jack Square
By Tori Thompson
By Kiarra Smoke
By Dayanara Bero
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