self portrait part 1

1. Break the Rules of Composition

There are a lot of ‘rules’ out there when it comes to composition and I’ve always had a love hate relationship with them. My theory is that while they are useful to know and employ that they are also useful to know so you can purposely break them – as this can lead to eye catching results.

The Rule of Thirds is one that can be effective to break – placing your subject either dead centre can sometimes create a powerful image – or even creative placement with your subject right on the edge of a shot can sometimes create interesting images.

2. Introduce a Prop

Add a prop of some kind into your shots and you create another point of interest that can enhance your shot.

Yes you might run the risk of taking too much focus away from your main subject but you could also really add a sense of story and place to the image that takes it in a new direction and gives the person you’re photographing an extra layer of depth that they wouldn’t have had without the prop.

3. Hold Your Camera on an Angle

Horizontal and Vertical framings are not the only options when it comes to shooting portraits. While getting your images straight can be important in when shooting in these formats holding your camera on a more diagonal angle can also inject a little fun into your images.

This type of framing can add a sense of fun and energy into your shots. Just don’t ‘slightly’ do it or you’ll have people asking themselves if you might have mistakenly held your camera crooked.

Environmental Portrait

 I chose this picture for "Environmental Portrait" because it is at a beach and it had a romantic feeling.

I chose this picture for "Environmental Portrait' because it is also at a beach and this photo does not looked posed. 

Photography Self Portrait 

 I liked this picture because of how interesting it is being black and white but some parts are in color.

I chose this picture for self portrait because of how odd but good it was. You don't typically see pictures like this and that is why I liked it.

Casual Portrait

 I chose this picture because I love Marylin Monroe and I also like the simplicity of this picture.

I also like this picture because of the background. You can tell she is outdoors but the background is not in focus which makes the lady stand out. 

I will take pictures of my little sister most likely. I will shoot outside around our neighborhood because we have a lot of open space. To make the pictures successful I will shoot from different angles and make sure to follow the rules of photography.