Photo Safari: 60 Second Portrait

Theme: ___________________

Description: Take three portrait pictures of a person in the available light within 60 seconds.  Have camera settings ready before subject is called into the scene.

Requirements

  • Use SLR camera
  • Use 50mm lens
  • Camera in manual mode
  • Aperture wide open, Example: f 1.8 on 50 mm lens
    • Minimum depth of field
  • Adjust shutter until light meter on “zero”, Example: between +1 and -1
  • Be within 2 feet of the subject
  • Have background be at least 10 feet behind subject
  • Light the subject’s face with available light
    • Assess where light is coming from
    • Position the subject’s head at angle that is flattering
    • Position subject in position of power or dominance, reflection or submission, and casual or relaxed
  • Use reflector to fill in shadows (with help from someone else)
  • Get subject to smile

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Name________ Name________ Name________ Name________
Role ________ Role ________ Role ________ Role ________

Photo Information

Photographer Photo Content Camera Settings
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