Professional Portfolio (Photography)

As a young photography team, you are preparing to apply for a portrait photography competition. Your goal is to create a professional portfolio that showcases your best Portrait work using correct photography conventions and techniques.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the most important reason for selecting a photo to enter into a portrait photography competition?

Open Ended

Evaluate the Photograph ( Exposure, Composition, colors,...)

In the portrait's composition, the rule of thirds enhances the composition

​​Rules of Thirds

In Portrait it is recommended to use shallow depth of field

​​Depth of field

​Apply good color contrast to enhance the apperance of the photos's subject

​​Using color contrast

In the portrait's composition, the Symmetry enhances the composition

​​Symmetry

In Portrait it is recommended to use shallow depth of field

​​Emotions feeling

employ light and shadows in a creative way

​​Employ light

Poll

Which of the following photos , match the Criteria

Set a selection criteria you will use to select the best photos, considering:
-lighting
-Composition
-Emotion
-Sharpness
-Creativity.

​Create Selection Criteria & Justify Photo Choices

​Your Task :

​Create a PowerPoint presentation to justify each chosen photo based on your criteria.

​Create the Portfolio Presentation

1. Create a second PowerPoint portfolio that includes:

   • A brief introduction about your team (team name, members, creative style).

   • 4 to 5 selected professional portrait photos that show strong photography skills.

   • Notes on lighting conditions, camera techniques, and any edits applied.

   • A short showreel video (optional, 30–60 seconds) of the selected images, showing your work as a team.

What is Portrait Photography — Types, Styles & Concepts

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