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 -------------------------------------------------------------- By definition, a true portrait should be a "flattering likeness" of the subject. It is also probably the most difficult task to accomplish. A good portrait photographer has to have a genuine interest in people, a sharp eye for that revealing moment when the "soul of the subject" emerges, and a sure command over the technology at hand, to capture the image. The lighting is the most intricate of the technologies. It should be felt, though not obvious. The pose or the position should be comfortable and natural. The subject should be at ease and not overpowered by the surroundings or the set. The moment should not be forced. The opposite of the true portrait is what I refer to as, the "editorial or environmental portrait." This is where the photographer attempts to interpret the subject and/or their surroundings, and to deliver something more or less than flattering. Obvious care must be taken not to go too far to the extreme. Every portrait that is taken will not be flattering; every image captured will not be a true expression of the soul, nonetheless, that is the mission. The portraits on these pages represent my attempts at producing a "flattering likeness of the subject". --------------------------------------------------------------------------
© 2003 Bob Glicksmith ® All rights reserved. |
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