Self Portraitist and Portraitists Part 1

1. Introduce a Prop

Add a prop of some kind into your shots and you create another point of interest that can enhance your shot.

2. Experiment with Lighting

Side-lighting can create mood, backlighting and silhouetting your subject to hide their features can be powerful.

3. Fill the Frame

One way to ensure that your subject captures the attention of the viewer of your portrait is to fill the frame with their face.

Environmental Portrait 
I like this photo because it shows character from the subjects facial expression and the fact that this photo shows all the sides of the focal point. I picked this photo because it shows balance and the indoor vs outdoor situation.

I like this photo because of the balance and the view point the photo has. I like how the picture shows how the basketball player is talented by showing how symmetrical and powerful he is from the bird's eye view. 

Photography Self Portrait 
I really like the unique twist on how this photographer displayed himself through his hands and arms. I choose this photo because it really inspires me to think on what the photographer wanted to say through this photo.

I like this photo because it shows a creative way to take a photo. I choose this photo because of the strange effect it gives the viewer. I also like the way the lines point to the main focus point as well. 

 Casual Portraits
I like this photo because it uses rule of thirds to show the girl's surrounding. I choose this photo because it fits the prompt since theres nothing overly fancy about her or the location she's at.

I like this photo because it represents a cute loving story within only picture. This photo shows so much with out having a overly complex picture. I choose this photo because it really captures the romantic thoughts of the photographer. 

Portrait Plan

I plan to shoot a variety of serious facial expressions of people of whom I come in contact with. I will shoot from people in my family to people I met on the street or in a park/playground. I will shoot at a local playscape near my house, most likely an elementary school playground after school hours. The people there will be families that have taken their kids out to play before dinner. I will try to focus on children playing with themselves, concentrating on their source of entertainment. To make this shoot successful I will incorporate photography rules like rule of thirds, balance, framing, and simplicity.