The Portraiture Workshop: Creative Lighting

Fine art portraiture is a style of photography that aims to create artistic and expressive images of people, often going beyond mere representation to capture a deeper emotional or conceptual meaning. It's characterized by intentional composition, lighting, and the photographer's artistic vision, rather than solely focusing on a realistic depiction of the subject.

Here's a more detailed breakdown: Key Characteristics of Fine Art Portraiture:

• Expression:Fine art portraiture is driven by the photographer's artistic vision and intent, using the subject as a vehicle to convey a specific idea, emotion, or story.
• Intentional Composition:Photographers carefully plan the elements within the frame, including pose, background, lighting, and props, to create a specific mood and impact.
• Beyond Likeness:While a likeness of the subject may be present, the primary focus is on the overall artistic statement rather than just capturing a faithful representation.
• Emotion and Storytelling:Fine art portraits often aim to evoke emotion in the viewer or tell a compelling story through the image.
• Unique Vision:Fine art portraiture often involves a unique and individualistic style that distinguishes it from more traditional portrait photography.
• Emphasis on Aesthetics:The final image is often treated as a piece of art, with attention given to aesthetics, print quality, and presentation.

How it differs from traditional portraiture:

• .Focus on capturing a realistic likeness of the subject, often for documentation or personal display.
• .Aim to create an artistic statement, using the subject as a subject to convey a deeper message.

In essence, fine art portraiture is about the photographer's artistic interpretation and expression, using the human subject as a medium to create a visually compelling and emotionally resonant image.

The Model talent:

• Kyla
• Lindsey
• Laila
• Maurianna

Whats Provided:

• Lighting equipment
• Wireless Triggers (Pocket Wizards)

What to bring:

• A Camera (with a hotshoe so you can work with our Pocket Wizards.)
• Lens range from 35mm to 135mm (for this studio setting.)
• Incident Light meter (If you have one.)
• Color target or grey card (to help set your white balance in camera)
• Props you may like to have to use in the shots with the models

See you at the workshop!

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