A photograph centering on a person or small group’s facial expression while they are in a still position is known as a portrait, or portraiture. The person or group’s personalities, moods and likeness emerge through. Portrait photography doesn’t always have to be just a face inside a picture; the entire body and the background can be included as well. When shooting a portrait photograph the person or group is usually looking straight into the camera.

Unlike other styles of photography, portrait photography doesn’t usually include professional models. Graduations, special events & weddings are types of occasions where portrait photography is used, and later displayed in private homes. Many are done on studio with several settings to choose from.

History of Portrait Photography

People have been using portrait photography ever since the camera was invented. Having your portrait painted was expensive and not as available. Natural light was used from an open window and people would sit against the background. With technology’s innovations photographers have the ability to take pictures with less exposure time giving them more freedom to move around & create new styles of portrait photography.

Methods Of Light

Portrait pictures can be done in a studio where the photographer can adjust the light when capturing portraits. They can change the intensity & the direction. Different lighting terms include the main light, background lights, kicker lights and fill lights.

The most important source of light is obviously called the main light. The main light is generally positioned above or below the subject and at a 45-degree angle.The main light can create shadows so the fill light helps to eliminate them. The light that brightens up the hair of the subject is the kicker light. This will help to add depth and to show the separation from the subject and the background. A Background light brightens the background and can add effects to the backdrops.

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