UPDATE: When creating portraits outdoors, a shady area is usually better than bright sunlight as your subjects won't be squinting and there will not be dark, harsh shadows to accentuate blemishes and wrinkles. Here is a handy reference guide for exposures:
Weak, Hazy Sun with Soft Shadows = aperture of f/8 and shutter speed of 1/500
Cloudy with No Shadows = aperture of f/5.6 and shutter speed of 1/500
Heavy Overcast, Open Shade = aperture of f/4 and shutter speed of 1/500
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For this assignment, create a series of portraits using an entire roll of film that are creative, conceptual, and above the ordinary by using the following techniques:
1.) Change your point of view; i. e., choose a low viewpoint on the ground, or choose an overhead viewpoint, or get extremely close to your subject (if you have a close-up or macro/micro lens).
2.) Put your subject in a different environment; i. e., in the ocean or a pool, behind a window, peeking out behind a door or fence, etc.
3.) Use props as a different viewpoint to look at your subject; i. e., eyeglasses, jars, mirrors, etc.
4.) Ask your subject to show a different emotion than simply smiling.
5.) Use shadows creatively to frame your subject.
6.) Frame your subject by showing only a portion of her/his face.
7.) Add another person into your portrait.
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