Portrait photography

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Portrait photography is one of the oldest photographic disciplines.

Generally speaking, a portrait involves an agreement between the photographer and the subject, often known as the sitter (even when standing) to create an image which represents the sitter as themselves.

A portrait can be formal, casual, environmental or candid. Except in a candid portrait, the photographer will often advise the sitter how to pose, although the psychological aspects of posing may make it more successful to advise the sitter what to think about, or what to look at.

In a formal portrait, the sitter adopts a classical pose, and the background and any props are controlled.

In a casual portrait, the sitter adopts a natural pose, aided by advice from the photographer, and may use props which help to illustrate their personality. A wider variety of backgrounds may also be used.

In an environmental portrait, the sitter is posed in an environment, such as their workshop, which brings out their personality.

In a candid portrait, there is an agreement to create the portrait, but the photographer attempts to capture the subject when they are not aware of the camera, or when they are preoccupied with something else.

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