Competition Night: Set Subject People Portraits + Open Competition

Closing Date: 22nd June

Judging Date: 25th June

Judge: Peita Ward

Portrait photography is about capturing the essence, personality, identity and attitude of a person utilising backgrounds, lighting and posing. An image becomes a portrait when the image can evoke a sense of connection between the viewer and the portrait photograph.

The image may range from a head study to full body length and may include candid and formal images.

For this competition “group” portraits are not eligible.

What you can learn:

• How to engage with your subject to make them relaxed.
• Research the range of poses to create an effective image.
• Avoid harsh light. Soft light can be generated from a window, studio lighting or a flash.
• Use the golden hour to take images outdoors.
• Use a reflector to create the light that is desired. If reflectors are not available use a bight wall or other surface as a reflector.

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