Photography lesson2

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Posing The most essential element in Portraiture. The aim is to achieve the three-dimensional human form in a two-dimensional medium. shadow highlight

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The Basics Head and Shoulders. Shoulders should be turned at an angle to the camera. One shoulder should always noticeably higher than the other. Opposite to the shoulder at an angle to the camera, the head is then turned or tilted usually at a different angle. Body at an Angle to the Camera.

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Posture. Good posture is essential to render body plane. As a photographer, you should be aware if your subject is slouching. Be ready in coaching. Arms and the Triangle Base. To create a triangular base for the composition, the subject arms should not be allowed to fall to their sides. Try to create slopes.

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Refinements Head Positions As important as the position of the subject’s body is the position of the head in relation to the body. The seven-Eights View The Three-Quarter View The Two-Thirds View The Profile View Body Position Three-Quarter-Length Full-Length Feet and Hands

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The Face The most attractive and flattering pose is the seven-eights or three-quarter view. Eyes are not equal. Try to position the smallest eye closest to the camera to deceive the viewers perspective or to make the eyes almost the same. Analyze the facial structure like the cheekbones and the chin. Generally high cheekbones for men and women are flattering to most of the photographers. Always give solution to those who have a prominent square jaw line, or do not be overconfident in posing the heart-shaped or oval face. Examine all the aspects of their face.

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The Eyes The eyes are the most expressive part of the human face. If the subject is bored and uncomfortable, you will see it in the picture. Give solution to this immediately. Light the face in such a way that the iris and pupil are clearly visible. This way, you are creating your subject more appealing and revealing. Consider its direction of gaze. Blinking and Squinting. Eyeglasses.

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The Mouth Natural Smiles. Praise your subject to produce natural smile, Moistened Lips. Tension. Allow them to breath and talk to your subject about anything. Gap Between the Lips. Practice politely saying “Kindly, close your mouth.” Laugh Lines

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The Nose The shape and size of the person’s nose can be modified in portraiture if the photographer is aware of what needs to be corrected. Don’t pose those who have long and large nose in a profile view otherwise, take a low angle of view. Crooked nose should be posed in a three-quarter view, so that the irregularities will not be visible.

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Posing With Lighting (Application)