portraits

A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person. Portrait photography is one of the most popular genres of photography, with good reason. Good portrait photographers are able to capture the personality and emotion of people around them.

There are many different types of portrait photography. These include

  • Environmental photography
  • Candid & Street photography
  • Conceptual photography
  • Traditional photography
  • And more

Examples of portrait photography

Richard Avedon - Marilyn Monroe, New York City, May 6, 1957 | Phillips
Richard Avedon
Taking Control of Your Photography: Get Career Advice from Color Master Lindsay  Adler - PhotoShelter Blog
Lindsay Adler
A Photo Shoot With Benedict Cumberbatch | Time.com
Dan Winters
Tips from a Pro: Brian Harkin Environmental Portrait Photography | Popular  Photography
Brian Harkin
Critique the Community Episode 25: Environmental Portraits | Fstoppers
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Street Portraiture & Slow Photography - a very different a way...
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