ART 267 Portrait Photography

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Explores a variety of techniques and approaches to portraiture. Includes making formal, informal, environmental, and group portraits using studio lighting, location lighting, and available light. Incorporates digital printing and professional practices.

Prerequisite: ART 266 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply lighting set ups and light modifying techniques.
Apply compositional concepts to portrait making.
Apply posing techniques.
Correct color and retouch digital portrait images.
Produce technically accurate inkjet images.
Apply ethics and legal issues as related to portrait photography.
Use industry standard terminology in discussing concepts and techniques.
Use professional work methods and attitudes in portraiture.

Content Outline

Lighting
- Location lighting
  - Available light
  - Off camera flash
  - Light modifiers
- Studio lighting
  - One, two, three, and four light set ups
  - Light modifiers
  - Backgrounds
  - Props
Composition
- Subject placement
- Framing
- Camera angle
- Simplicity
Posing
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Special Events
Color Correction and Retouching
- White balance
- Monitor profiling
- Color correction and retouching skin tones
- Image enhancements
Printing and Presentation
- Inkjet printing
- Picture packages
- Matting and framing
- Portfolios
Professional Practices
- Ethics
- Model Releases
- Work ethic