BASIC PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Grade 7 (CLASSICAL PORTRAIT PAINTING)

 PHOTOGRAPHY- is a type of art, application and practice of creating durable images by
recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image
sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. It is
employed in many fields of science, manufacturing (e.g., photolithography), and business, as well
as its more direct uses for art, film and video production, recreational purposes, hobby, and mass
communication.(Wikipedia)

 The first permanent photograph was captured in 1826 (some sources say 1827) by
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in France, by Johann Zahn designed the first camera in 1685.

 WHAT IS PORTRAIT/ PORTRAITURE ?

Portraiture, is a photo of a PERSON or GROUP OF PEOPLE that captures the
personality of the subject using light, backdrops and poses.

A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in

which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the
likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person. For this reason, in photography a portrait
is generally not a snapshot, but a composed image of a person in a still position. A portrait often
shows a person looking directly at the painter or photographer, in order to most successfully
engage the subject with the viewer.

 WHY WE STUDY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY:

1. Timely / relevant in today’s world
2. Expression of oneself, or as a hobby
3. Future career to land on, might be a profession someday.
4. Burning Passion
5. Art appreciation

 SAMPLE PHOTOS OF PORTRAIT

 WHAT WE’LL LEARN IN PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY-

1. Storytelling of a powerful and engaging story through Portrait Photogrpahs.

2. Creating a dynamic lighting setups that make portrait photos look more appealing.
3. Being resourceful on how to use props & accents that add depth and meaning to the photo.
4. Being creative and artistic on how to style your subject in ways that are aesthetically appealing to
the camera.
5. A challenge to be a designed oriented student by using a variety of surfaces that create dramatic
backdrops for your pictures.

 USE OF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

1. Fashion Industry
2. Photo Journalism
3. Marketing, promotion and Advertising Industry
4. Story Telling

 REQUIREMENTS
(Don’t buy anything, I am challenging to be creative and resourceful on this activity)
1. Smart mobile phone/ tablet or Ipad/ any kinds of camera (but I suggest to use only phones
which is more accessible)
2. Photo of PORTRAIT PAINTING IN THE CLASSICAL ERA (you can take it from the internet)
3. Setting (outdoor or indoor)
4. Household stuffs available on your home.
5. Optional (make up)

 HOW ARE YOUR PHOTOS WILL BE EVALUATED?

1. Application of the 4 “Principle of Design” (balance, emphasis,movement and unity)

2. Presentation
3. Punctuality (Submission on time)
4. Resourcefulness
5. Artistry
6. Originality

 WHAT MAKES A GREAT PHOTO?

1. Good lighting

2. Subject

3. Composition
  These are some of my photos that shows this week’s Art Lesson

(before)
(after )
  PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW
1. Think of yourself as a director, Stylist and a Photographer
2. Prepare all the materials you think you can be used for your portrait photography. Just only
use the household stuffs inside your home. Be creative and resourcefull.
3. Decide and plan into where are you going to take your food photography
(Outdoor or indoor).
4. In preparing your photo session on, I highly advised you to PLEASE ask for a help or
assistance to your guardian or older sibling.
5. (Remember the 7Principles of Design (UNITY, BALANCE, EMPHASIS, MOVEMENT,
PATTERN, RHYTHM and CONTRAST) That I discussed on our Zoom Meeting).
6. Add some props or accents such as flowers, plants and curtain etc.
7. Start Taking photos of your choice, remember to take 3 photos
(1. photo of a portrait painting, 2. before photo of the subject 3. Finish product)
8. Submit those 3 chosen photos and short paragraph about your chosen painting to my gmail
jtejada@amais.edu.bh or to my Whats app direct number with your complete.

TAKE NOTE:

 Don’t buy anything, just only use the stuffs inside your house.
 Use only the specific type of painting
 Ask and seek help and guidance from an older person for preparation.
 You should be the 1 to decorate, design and to take photos.
 Enjoy doing the activity and relax, don’t stress yourself.