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BASIC TYPES OF PHOTO-SHOOTS
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Traditional Portrait
Traditional or Classical
portraiture would refer to an
image where face is the
predominant element. The
purpose of the photograph is
to depict visual
representation of that
person. Subject is expected
to be looking directly at the
camera. With what is
described as a head-shot,
two thirds or full body framing
can be used

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Environmental Portrait
The term Environmental
Portrait refers to an image
where the subject is
photographed in person’s
natural environment. For
example, a worker
photographed at the
construction zone, teacher in
the classroom, sculptor in a
sculpture studio and so on.
Surroundings are used to
compliment the subject and
to emphasize his character.
Subject and setting are
chosen by the photographer.