Self Portrait and Portraits Intro
1. Break the Rules of Composition, The Rule of Thirds is one that ca 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. Go with a Wide Angle, Shooting with a wide angle lens attached to your camera can help create some memorable shots when you’re doing portrait photography.
3. Photographing your shadow is another way to do a self-portrait. Shoot early or late, when the sun is low in the sky. A light, stucco wall, a sidewalk, or any other simple background can suffice. Just be sure there aren't a lot of distractions around the surface you choose.
![Image result for environmental portrait](https://picturecorrect-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/environmental-portraits-2.jpg)
I liked how much was going on in the background, but how it didn't completely take away from the subject. I chose it because the landscape/background behind the subject completed the story and told us what his job actually was, which we couldn't have found out from just his apron.
![Image result for environmental portrait](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkI2L6cVLCjlRn6SYMgqfHEm3D4WMBYyZxMZ76CM6MlwJfFzACMpwJ59j7-tWcdPPjAY33ZfaHsUUJhw6CwLcBvA4XkiEk1q_KOayzuGHTQ2kzauKK7DQNqZZsQjyMhSBZlMjyGr0TQ7o/s640/Environmental+Portrait+1.jpg)
I liked that in the photo the guy's expression and the warm, calming colors of the landscape. I chose it because it was easy on the eyes and gave a good insight on what the guy's job was.
![Image result for photography self portrait](https://d2jv9003bew7ag.cloudfront.net/uploads/Vivian-Maier-Self-portrait-New-York-City-c.-1950s.jpg)
I liked the slight blur of the movement in the photo. I chose it because it was one of the more simple ones that weren't too abstract.
![Image result for photography self portrait](https://d2jv9003bew7ag.cloudfront.net/uploads/Nobuyoshi-Araki-from-%E2%80%9CGrand-Photomaniac-Diary-1990-1999-865x577.jpg)
I liked that the guy was silly in this photo. I chose it because I saw the guy's face and really liked it. I also saw a very large camera.
![Image result for casual portrait](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_sKx11Kwgomcra_Q5SV7Bb9ZksbQOaZgDoF32hVh6rQ94UTNAJhPjcJ02s5GAMdXE8Ggr26taAf6w063KvJVh4ZTNmrahgCJ_04gpuAc6CcmHYynRVc3avChNUyCA38CgxrD9mcuYKYhyergHarzhGxWD9hBw=s0-d)
I liked that this photo had a cute baby in it. I chose it because the subject was clear, and there was nice vibrant colors in the background out of focus that added to the subject.
![Image result for casual portrait](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/57/a8/73/57a873c463c82d0db84d9e6400cb8472.jpg)
I liked the guy's smile in this photo. I chose this photo because it was easy on the eyes and you could clearly see the simple face on the subject.
Portrait Assignment:
For my portrait assignment I will be taking a picture of my best friend. I will take the picture in a computer lab or someplace that has computers because they are what I use a lot. To make the shot successful I will put my subject boldly in the center, while having the background in focus. I want the technology or computer to be shown in the background as my subject is smiling, because it's what I like to do.
2. Go with a Wide Angle, Shooting with a wide angle lens attached to your camera can help create some memorable shots when you’re doing portrait photography.
3. Photographing your shadow is another way to do a self-portrait. Shoot early or late, when the sun is low in the sky. A light, stucco wall, a sidewalk, or any other simple background can suffice. Just be sure there aren't a lot of distractions around the surface you choose.
![Image result for environmental portrait](https://picturecorrect-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/environmental-portraits-2.jpg)
I liked how much was going on in the background, but how it didn't completely take away from the subject. I chose it because the landscape/background behind the subject completed the story and told us what his job actually was, which we couldn't have found out from just his apron.
![Image result for environmental portrait](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkI2L6cVLCjlRn6SYMgqfHEm3D4WMBYyZxMZ76CM6MlwJfFzACMpwJ59j7-tWcdPPjAY33ZfaHsUUJhw6CwLcBvA4XkiEk1q_KOayzuGHTQ2kzauKK7DQNqZZsQjyMhSBZlMjyGr0TQ7o/s640/Environmental+Portrait+1.jpg)
I liked that in the photo the guy's expression and the warm, calming colors of the landscape. I chose it because it was easy on the eyes and gave a good insight on what the guy's job was.
![Image result for photography self portrait](https://d2jv9003bew7ag.cloudfront.net/uploads/Vivian-Maier-Self-portrait-New-York-City-c.-1950s.jpg)
I liked the slight blur of the movement in the photo. I chose it because it was one of the more simple ones that weren't too abstract.
![Image result for photography self portrait](https://d2jv9003bew7ag.cloudfront.net/uploads/Nobuyoshi-Araki-from-%E2%80%9CGrand-Photomaniac-Diary-1990-1999-865x577.jpg)
I liked that the guy was silly in this photo. I chose it because I saw the guy's face and really liked it. I also saw a very large camera.
I liked that this photo had a cute baby in it. I chose it because the subject was clear, and there was nice vibrant colors in the background out of focus that added to the subject.
![Image result for casual portrait](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/57/a8/73/57a873c463c82d0db84d9e6400cb8472.jpg)
I liked the guy's smile in this photo. I chose this photo because it was easy on the eyes and you could clearly see the simple face on the subject.
Portrait Assignment:
For my portrait assignment I will be taking a picture of my best friend. I will take the picture in a computer lab or someplace that has computers because they are what I use a lot. To make the shot successful I will put my subject boldly in the center, while having the background in focus. I want the technology or computer to be shown in the background as my subject is smiling, because it's what I like to do.
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