Self Portrait and Portraits Part II

Self Portrait and Portraits Part II:

1. "Use a tripod. Seriously. While it’s possible to get good photos while you’re hanging on to your camera at arms-length, it’s a lot easier if you’ve got the freedom to move around a bit."

2. "Have fun with it. Be sexy. Be yourself. Be awesome. Be different. Be creative. Whatever you do, have fun with it. That’s part of the point, after all."

3. "Use your imagination! A self-portrait can reveal a lot about you, by including props and even other people that are meaningful in your life. If you've never attempted to shoot a self-portrait, expand your creative horizons and give it a try."

• Environmental Portraits:

I liked how the tree had framed the boy, and the balance of this photo was good. Also, they had used rule of thirds to focus on the boy.

I really liked how they focused on the young girl while blurring out the background. The lighting of the photo highlighted what she was wearing. This picture was very pretty.

• Self Portraits:

 I picked this photo because the background and how the girl was position caught my attention. Her pose and the effects of the background/lighting worked well together. The overall photo was very pretty.

I chose this because the photo was sharp and focused. The girls face was closed up, therefore showing the features of her face, which looked flawless.

• Casual Portraits:

The photo was very simple but is pretty. I liked how the background was just a simple color, therefore making the center of attention to the girl.

I liked how the little boy was focused in, making the background blurry. Also, his facial expression was adorable, which had caught my attention.

In the next assignment, Lizette Ramirez will be the one to take my portrait. The place it'll take place in has to have good lighting, therefore it'll be somewhere outside. To make it successful, it has to follow the basic rules of photography.