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What is a portrait for you?
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Hey everyone.
For college we are now working on Portraiture & I have to write a little piece on what it is for me.
I know what my view of portraiture is.
But I was just wondering, what are your views about portraits? What makes a portrait for you?For me a portrait should be about capturing something of the person, their essence, a moment where they forget you’re there.
Easier said than done :)
It should capture something of the uniqueness of the person (or animal) & something of their personality too. It may also tell something about the persons life.
Very good question by the way. :)Concur with the earlier postings. It’s about the objects soul, not how they/it looks.
Personality. I feel a portrait should portray an individuals personality. Whether that be by capturing a glint in there eye, or a fleeting smile but it should always feel natural.
in my humble opinion :)
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