Project 8 - Portraits

This is one of the first portraits that I took. I made sure to make a wooden background so that it has texture but doesn't pull away from what is happening in the portrait. I think put a tinted black and white filter on the photo and I like how it turned out.

This is another photo that I took while at Ruby Jewel Scoops and I used the wooden background again and tried putting my other friend there instead with a hat so it gives the photo a different dynamic.

This is a photo taken with a donut over the eye which gives the photo more depth. I changed the color to Black and White because otherwise the photo had too much going on.

 This is another portrait I did when it was dark outside and I like how the green leaves contrasted with her green eyes and they look the same color. Her pale skin also contrasts really well with the background and she is wearing colors that make her pop.

This is my last portrait that I liked because it is very different, and her face stands out a lot and her hair fades into the black background. Her skin also shows some texture and I really like how it turned out.

Project 8 - Prework

The Difference: Fine Art Portraits and Magazine Cover Portraits

Magazine cover portraits are always trying to advertise a certain product or place, while a fine art portrait is solely to show the model. Both often show moods and a story or meaning. 

Adrian Błachut

I really like this photo because of where they draw attention to, and the color really makes the shadows stand out in the picture. It is a very intriguing picture and unique. The smooth skin also makes it very visually appealing.

Megan E. Doherty

I like this image because it portrayed a deep mood. The shallow depth of field and the black and white draw the eyes to the face and expression. I like how the photographer created a glum, sad mood with the use of the photo techniques, and not only with how the subject was positioned.

This cover of Rihanna is to sell her overall beauty. It relies on her bright red hair to contrast with her skin tone and the background. They also chose an interesting dress pattern that doesn't draw your eyes away from her face as much, and instead complements her skin tone and hair.

I like this magazine cover because of the filter set on it. The pose is also visually appealing and the blurred background brings a lot of attention to the subject being photographed instead of a distracting background.

I love this magazine cover because I want to make a food magazine and this looks very visually captivating in an odd way. The similar colors but slightly different textures make it an interesting picture.