My Portrait Photography design philosophy consists of a linguistic concept with a directed reality involvement. I apply my creative input that works in tandem with the reality that already …show more content…
These mental designs of the scene will focus on the lighting, the body language, and mood I am trying to capture the composition. All elements must be considered; clothing, environment, and attitude.
Evolved state of concept; the following questions need an answer. I ask myself; what am I photographing? This question is the backbone of the portrait. I am not just taking a snapshot of an individual; I want to represent the embodiment of this individual. To create an image that reflects their personality; I must get involved with them and learn who they are. Discover what style of the message they want to display.
The How: how will this image be approached and created? As an artist its essential consider the sense of style and aesthetics to achieve the final image. The medium of which will be using to create the image; digital or film? The location has more power in the image then one would think; studio or environmental? The style of lighting used will depict the mood and feeling desired. One of the most common and challenging questions is the Why: Why am I taking this