Portrait Photography
The word "Portrait" is an English version of "Porte Trait" the French term meaning "carry traits".
The gallery below is focused primarily on photos of a single person and includes some of my work in styles from traditional to basic modern, headshots, graduation, cosplay, fantasy, journalistic, candid, street, teams, fashion, promotional, experimental, and so on, done both in studio and on location.
A more detailed look at how I approach portrait shots can be found on the About us page.
For more information on packages, pricing and options please contact us and we can discuss what your goals are and how to achieve them
Traditional
The traditional portrait
Typically where the subject is looking at the camera and posing for the photograph. These are usually shot in the studio with a formal photography backdrop.
These portraits are often cropped to show the head and shoulders of the subject rather than the full body. A typical example would be a senior yearbook portrait.
Grad Portraits
Casual - Candid - Street Portraits
Experimental
Major Types of Portraiture
Traditional Portraitures changing rules
In French, "Porte Trait" means to "Carry Traits" of the subject
Modern portraiture no longer require the subject to either smile or look sad or broken hearted. you can capture candid, whimsy fantasy, attitude, strength talents... Modern portraiture allowes for the subject to provide their own layer through which they can project themselves. While traditional portraiture is still a valid option, you now have a much broader choice and control of the end result
Graduation & Senior Photos
Alternate Portraiture
Experimental
Cosplay
Personal/Intimate
Headshots
Originally used by Hollywood Agents and Casting directors as a way to introduce a new face, the traditional headshot was a square close crop of shoulders and face. However in this new world of Social Media, the Headshot has become a personal branding of web pages, books, articles and virtually any digital footprint we make. The headshot has also changed its format, allowing for a top 3rd, or top half shot. Still somewhat closely cropped, they now allow for 1/2, 2/3, and full body photos