The Portrait Element

Assignment Title:                         The Portrait Element             

The Brief:

The observed, formal, detail and environmental portrait are vital components to the editorial portrait. By making specific pictures for each element the viewer gains a deeper understanding of the people being profiled. Your task is to make two compelling portrait profiles of one woman and one man, using ALL the four elements mentioned. The range of images that will be made throughout a successful portrait shoot will reflect the many different facets of the ‘Portrait’

The subject matter is entirely up to you, but you will need to research and arrange the shoot and make sure you can go back more than once as we require an ongoing study of these people in order to refine the content of a successful image.

Man 

I knew from the beginning that I wanted to shoot a Pantomime Dame for the male portrait and I couldn't have found a better dame in Jeffrey Holland. 

Introducing Jeffrey Holland as Robin Hood's 'Nurse'...........

Prints but not finals, Jeffrey Holland as Robin Hood's Nurse, Theatre Royal Plymouth,  January 2013 

Observed 

an observed portrait of Jeffrey Holland in his dressing room, Robin Hood,  Theatre Royal Plymouth, January 2014  

Enviromental

Jeffrey Holland in his dressing room, Robin Hood,  Theatre Royal Plymouth, January 2014

Detailed 

The Laurel and Hardy pictures adorn Jeffrey's dressing room, Robin Hood,  Theatre Royal Plymouth, January 2014

Formal

Jeffrey In character, Robin Hood,  Theatre Royal Plymouth, January 2014 

Woman

I have often seen Jane walking around Town and every time her interesting and unique character shines through in not only her glowing personality but also her eccentric and retro choice of clothing. 

 Detailed 

Jane's life quote, something she lives by and is very proud, Jane Thomas, Just Like This, Falmouth, January 2014

 Formal

Jane and Max, Jane Thomas, Just Like This, Falmouth, January 2014

Enviromental 

Jane organising her collection of hair dyes,  Jane Thomas, Just Like This, Falmouth, January 2014

Observed

Jane's reflection looks on as she organises the necklace stand, Jane Thomas, Just Like This, Falmouth, January 2014

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