This is my favourite photo because of the contrast between the outline and the red colour in the background as it makes the shape a lot clearer and stand out better. The colour in this image is bright red in the background and then the blue light that is shining on the model contrasts against the dark shadow from the head.
These are my best photos because the lighting and the contrast between the bright coloured lights and the models faces look the best. The shape in the first image is my favourite because the outline of the head is sharp and clear and gives a very defined shape.
Diamond Cameo
This is my Diamond Cameo for headshots and the headshot photos have to be facing all different directions they are not just headshots were the model is facing the same direction.
Here we went into the studio and started taking pictures of each model with different coloured lights to try and get a different perspective of each photo taken, I believe that these colours really change the mood of the photo whether the photo has a light or dark shadowing or none, or if it has a red colour to represent anger or even love, there are so many possibilities to these photos which makes the viewer look and think about all the scenarios. I believe that each photo has a meaning even if its just a random photo taken at any random time there is still some meaning to the phot as to why it was taken at that time and place .
we got each model to do different poses so that after I could edit the photos together to create a dimensional look on the photo, I really like how the red ones turned out as I asked the model to look to the side and therefore I can make the photo look quite different and unusual. The two side photos have very different lighting although they are both red there shadowing is light and dark, for example on the left the shadowing in the side of the models face is a cooler colour which makes the face look more mature and sophisticated and the on eon the right has a much more warmer tone which blended in more with the red colouring this made the features stand out less than the cooler tones did.
overall this photoshoot was a success and I really like how the final outcomes of the photos turned out, personally I really like how the middle blue photo looks in the end as its a very different photo compared to the rest as the lighting is a lot darker, the background of the photo is also a lot lighter and pink which changes the black around to give each person different shadowing.
Headshots are a style of photography in which a persons head and top of their shoulders are in the view. They tend to be a practical choice like a passport photo that is a headshot and things like documentative portraiture. Many famous photographers have done headshot projects which have become what they are known for as while they are most commonly used for a certain purpose like passport photos. Photographers have also used them to document uncomfortable or unsettling images of people, it’s a great way of getting us to look deeper into the photos and the people within the shots.
Technical
When it comes to technical elements within headshot photography there isn’t a huge amount to consider but the things that are involved can completely change the outcome of the headshot. I will need to make sure I have a good lighting set up and if I don’t I need to adjust my camera settings accordingly. These are fairly simple photos so if things are done well it is very noticeable.
Camera settings (flash lighting) Tripod: optional Use transmitter on hot shoe White balance: daylight (5000K) ISO: 100 Exposure: Manual 1/125 shutter-speed > f/16 aperture – check settings before shooting Focal length: 105mm portrait lens
Camera settings (continuous lighting) Tripod: recommended to avoid camera shake Manual exposure mode White balance: tungsten light (3200K) ISO: 400-1600 – depending on how many light sources Exposure: Manual 1/60-1/125 shutter-speed > f/4-f/8 aperture – check settings before shooting Focal length: 50mm portrait lens
Deadpan
Deadpan is an commonly used facial expression that has the model with no emotion on their face. It is used for things like any id photos, as well as being a great tool photographers use to capture a great photo with a model who isn’t making and particular facial expression. Many photographers use it to depict the models feelings about a certain situation particularly one where they should be happy or overly upset. It stops the viewer guessing how the model is feeling by what is shown on their face and instead asks the viewer to look around and consider the context of the photo in cases where there is a background and foreground and not a backdrop. It is achieved by having the model have eye contact with the camera lens with an intense almost glare.
eyes must be open and clearly visible, with no flash reflections and no ‘red eye’
facial expression must be neutral (neither frowning nor smiling), with the mouth closed
photos must show both edges of the face clearly
photos must show a full front view of face and shoulders, squared to the camera
the face and shoulder image must be centred in the photo; the subject must not be looking over one shoulder (portrait style), or tilting their head to one side or backwards or forwards
there must be no hair across the eyes
hats or head coverings are not permitted except when worn for religious reasons and only if the full facial features are clearly visible
photos with shadows on the face are unacceptable
photos must reflect/represent natural skin tone
BACKGROUND:
Photos must have a background which:
has no shadows
has uniform lighting, with no shadows or flash reflection on the face and head
shows a plain, uniform, light grey or cream background (5% to 10% grey is recommended
This is a great example of how to achieve and deadpan headshot and an example of how often they are used in daily life.
