Portrait Examples

-Teal Photography

-Candid

-I really like the simplistic background in this and the color scheme. I think it captures personality with the use of the balloons, and just looks pleasing compositionally

-Teal Photography
- Candid
-The use of color in this is really, really nice by matching their clothes to the background. Also, the use of the frame makes the picture very dynamic and interesting. This photo also has the light behind them, making the people look very defined.

-Klose Photography
-Serious
-The lacrosse stick obviously tells something about the subject of the photo, and I like that. Also, This makes the eyes stand out a lot, and I think it's a very different, but beautiful photo.

-Jen Baltgavis
-Serious
-The color of the pool in this shot really enhances the color of his eyes. Also there are nice shadows that define the face but aren't too harsh. It's simple, but powerful, and this also tells something about the subject, which I like.

-Bill Hench
-Candid
-Again this shows something about the subject's life, and I think the lights behind the head add a lot of drama, which is appropriate for this shot. Compositionally, she is placed in a very convenient spot, and she looks very regal.

-Teal Photography
-Candid
-I like the light behind them, and the farming in this shot, and I think the angle that it's shot at is very interesting and artistic. It feels real.

-Jen Baltgavis
-Serious
-I actually really like how the light is in this picture. It makes her look like she's glowing, and you can almost feel the warmth in this shot. It looks a little washed out, but I don't think it really matters here, and her face is still defined, and looks nice.

-Jen Baltgavis
-Smile
-I like the color scheme mostly in this shot. It is smart, and really makes her face stand out, and creates a sense of unity in the shot. The patterns on the blanket are cool, and the pose looks natural and comfortable. Also, the editing is nice.

-Jen Baltgavis
-Smile
-I like how this shot is simple so the subject is clearly defined, and you are able to know something about the person in the shot as well. The primary colors really work with each other here, and I find this aesthetically pleasing.

-Klose Photography
-Candid
-I mostly like the editing in these photos. The candid feel is great and makes the photo seem real and happy, but the editing enhances that feeling much further.