Notes pgs. 114-125

FORMAL PORTRAITS

CAMERA SETTINGS

• wide aperture = increased shutter speed
• f/2 of f/2.8 for normal lens
• f/3.5 of f/4.5 for zoom lens
• shutter no less than 1/60 of a sec.

LIGITHING FOR FORMAL PHOTOTS

• INDOORS
• 45 degree angle
• use reflectors
• lighten shadows
• OUTDOORS
• direct sunlight bad
• open shade good but avoid deep shade
• reflectors
• cloudy days good

CANDID PORTRAITS

• capture a person going about everyday life & activities; no pose
• include surroundings, gives context and meaning
• pay attention to expressions

 CAMERA SETTINGS

• shutter greater than or equal to 1/250 of a sec.
• flash but ranges only 10 ft.
• get close

ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITS

• uses subject's surroundings to help tell that person's story
• combination of formal and photojournalism
• balance person and background

CAMERA SETTINGS

• wide angle lens
• f stops of 5.6 to 8

self portrait - become own subject; can reveal as much or as little as you want about yourself.