This photo-shoot is called “Portraits”. All of the photographs in this shoot were captured using Canon EOS Rebel T3i cameras, and they were adjusted using Adobe Photoshop.
In the series of photographs, three prominent compositional techniques are seen; framing, balance and rule of thirds. Framing is found in all three photographs that are in the series, especially the first and the third. In the photographs each show photo context,( giving images a sense of depth and layers in essence framing a shot generally puts something in the foreground which adds an extra dimension to the shot). This technique is a very visually appealing way to create a focal point in a piece. Sometimes it’s what you can’t see in an image that draws you into it as much as (if not more than) what you can see in the picture. The second compositional technique is called balance and is found in the second photograph. Balance is the basis of every composition; it determines whether the photo is pleasing and harmonious or uncomfortable and unresolved to look at. Take balance in its literal sense and the analogy of weighing scales comes to mind. Each image integrated in this final piece weigh an equal role in order to balance this piece. The third and final compositional technique is using the rule of thirds. That being said, it is an extremely effective way to position the focal point of a photograph in such a way so that the viewer is naturally drawn the it without the focus being in the direct center of the page, especially the first and the third final pieces. In this case, while looking at the first final piece the subject is positioned at the right side of the photograph where the right grid line would be. His head/neck area is also strategically positioned at the intersection where the upper right intersection would occur, drawing more attention to this area.
The main reason I called this art piece “Portraits” is because a portrait is photography of a person or group of people that displays the expression, personality, and mood of the subject. Like other types of portraiture, the focus of the photograph is usually the person’s face, although the entire body and the background or context may be included. That being said, this is what I believe I did – a capturing of expression, personality, and mood of the subject.
My inspiration for this photo-shoot was the wonderful Andy bell. His amazing talent in the fields of photography and videography continue to inspire me on a day-to-day basis and allow me to challenge myself to become a better artist.
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