Monday, October 25, 2010

portriats pg 114-119

shooting formal backround
  • set up back drop it can be basicly anything that is plain like a wall,paper or a curtian then have ur subject si on stool
  • place light at 45 degree angle to the right side of the subject reflector on the left side about 3-4 feet away
  • talk picture directly infront of subject tell subject what to do
Camra setttings
  • good to shoot with a wide ope aperture
  • f stop will keep subject in focus
  • if posible shutter speed no lower than 1/60
Lighting for formal portriats
     indoor
  • for a single source of lighting set up one light aproxmatly 45 degree angle use reflector (white card board)
   Out doors
  • while shooting out side try to use shade so subjects won't squint
  • you want to include blue sky but not direct sunlight
  • refflcto holder stands about 3-6 feet away
  • clody days are good for photographing
  • avoid busy backgrounds
The candid portriat
  • show person going about every day life (not looking at camra usually)
  • very little posing
  • include subjects suroundings
camera settings
  • use action mode
  • fast shutter speed like 1/250
  • if you use flash get close

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