People-less portraits
These items belong to Sir Richard Branson who is the founder and head of the Virgin Brand. This photo is part of a series called 'Essentials'. The images aim to capture details about the people by showing you the personal items they carry about their person day to day.
Notice how the items are carefully arranged and documented in the photo.
The background surface/texture and lighting have also been carefully considered.
More photos from the collection can be seen below.
Notice how the items are carefully arranged and documented in the photo.
The background surface/texture and lighting have also been carefully considered.
More photos from the collection can be seen below.
Task
You will need to create an image which represents a portrait of you (a Self Portrait) however, like the images above you cannot be in it.
Before you do this you must consider the following and write down your answers on a new weebly page called "People-less Portraits".
Before you do this you must consider the following and write down your answers on a new weebly page called "People-less Portraits".
- What items will you use to best represent yourself and why?
- What surface will you need to photograph on, does this matter? Where will you do this?
- How will you arrange the items.?
- Which angle will you shoot from?
- Describe any technical considerations, lighting, etc.
Homework
Once you have finished your portrait, you will then need to make one for a family member or friend. You will need consider the same questions above before doing so.
Add the final images to your Weebly portfolio.
Add the final images to your Weebly portfolio.
Extension
Once you have your final image/s consider how we could edit the images. You may want to experiment with Photoshop to optimise the the colours and exposure. Perhaps the image might be more effective in black and white.