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Physical Likeness & Character Make a Good Portrait
We have all gotten lucky at one time or another and had a photograph we had taken
come out extraordinarily beautiful. We have also had many more that were
unmentionable. A good portrait will contain at least one element that reveals the
subjects personality, attitude, unique mannerisms, special marking in the case of an
animal or any other features or traits that form the individual nature of the subject.
To do this you must feature a common ground in the picture with the subjects
mannerisms, interests etc., and show the subject relaxed in most cases, (I have seen
portraits of horses in a raring up position that are very beautiful though unrelaxed),
but that is one of the exceptions.
We have all gotten lucky at one time or another and had a photograph we had taken
come out extraordinarily beautiful. We have also had many more that were
unmentionable. A good portrait will contain at least one element that reveals the
subjects personality, attitude, unique mannerisms, special marking in the case of an
animal or any other features or traits that form the individual nature of the subject.
To do this you must feature a common ground in the picture with the subjects
mannerisms, interests etc., and show the subject relaxed in most cases, (I have seen
portraits of horses in a raring up position that are very beautiful though unrelaxed),
but that is one of the exceptions.
I love to capture children's pictures when they are not aware that the camera in on them. They tend to go right into
a posing mode as soon as they see the camera and very often lose the spontaneity we love to see in their portraits.
To see a toddler climbing into a wagon, a little girl playing dress up or a child with a pet and not be aware a photo
being taken can be an awesome candid photograph for a portrait. Don't hesitate to take lots of pictures even though
you feel you have already captured the shot you want. We are often surprised how different certain shots look
once they are printed or cropped.
Adult Portraits are often more dramatic when the subject is looking directly at the camera, whether formal or casual
in dress or pose. Lighting plays and important role also, An in studio photographic portrait most often lacks
shadows while for the painted portrait it is important for the painting to have contrasts to create the 3D effect we
want to make the portrait realistic. Whether you choose a posed or candid picture to have a portrait painted of, try
to choose the one that best shows a good likeness of and the character of the subject.
For me, pet portrait photographs have been the most difficult to capture all that I strive for. It seems I need to take
at least twice as many pictures as I do for People Portraits. I guess it is because they are not as cooperative during
the shoot. If you are considering a pet portrait painting, I would suggest you keep your camera handy and take
pictures often until you find the one that best represents your pet.
Try to stay on the same level as your subject or sometimes even being a bit lower than your subject can dramatize
and best show off the event you are trying to capture,(see "The 30 second run", in "The Adult Portrait Gallery").
a posing mode as soon as they see the camera and very often lose the spontaneity we love to see in their portraits.
To see a toddler climbing into a wagon, a little girl playing dress up or a child with a pet and not be aware a photo
being taken can be an awesome candid photograph for a portrait. Don't hesitate to take lots of pictures even though
you feel you have already captured the shot you want. We are often surprised how different certain shots look
once they are printed or cropped.
Adult Portraits are often more dramatic when the subject is looking directly at the camera, whether formal or casual
in dress or pose. Lighting plays and important role also, An in studio photographic portrait most often lacks
shadows while for the painted portrait it is important for the painting to have contrasts to create the 3D effect we
want to make the portrait realistic. Whether you choose a posed or candid picture to have a portrait painted of, try
to choose the one that best shows a good likeness of and the character of the subject.
For me, pet portrait photographs have been the most difficult to capture all that I strive for. It seems I need to take
at least twice as many pictures as I do for People Portraits. I guess it is because they are not as cooperative during
the shoot. If you are considering a pet portrait painting, I would suggest you keep your camera handy and take
pictures often until you find the one that best represents your pet.
Try to stay on the same level as your subject or sometimes even being a bit lower than your subject can dramatize
and best show off the event you are trying to capture,(see "The 30 second run", in "The Adult Portrait Gallery").