Environmental Portraits
are photographs of you shot in a situation where you live - be it at
work, rest or at play. The location (environment) makes a clear
statement about your life, work or lifestyle & adds visual interest
plus important information about who you are, your interests & what
you
represent.
Environmental portraits have much more
impact than do your typical 'corporate head shot' and generate far
more interest in the viewer, who can now relate the portrait to the
subject's life or work.
Environmental portraits should not
appear posed (though they often would be) and should look natural &
even candid, showing the subject at work or at play.
The subject
should always be identifiable and should form the focal point of the
image.
Benefits of Environmental Portraiture...
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They provide better visual context to the image
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They provide visual interest to the shot
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They provide visual information on the subject's personality,
lifestyle & work
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They help the subject to be more relaxed & natural, rather
than stiff and posed.
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They come across more 'candid' & natural than posed shots.
The Importance of Location, Wardrobe & Props
Obviously, one always shoots
environmental portraits in a location where the subject is
comfortable. At times the location choice is quite obvious - i.e. the
subject's work or play environment - but sometimes a more purposeful
choice must be made, to fit the story that the image needs to tell.
The Location should add interest to the image and not be
dull, boring or negative in any way, nor should it be so exotic &
overwhelming that it dominates the shot and overshadows the subject.
Shot Composition is key - the
subject should also be positioned in the shot in a way that keeps
them as the focal point of the image - in other words, the
environment should not dominate the image. Avoid cluttered
backgrounds or foregrounds), colors that are too bright etc.
Props should be used selectively
& with care. Don't use props just for the sake of using them
or because they look 'cute' or 'interesting'. They should always fit
the subject matter at hand & relate to the context of the
environment, avoiding anything that look unnatural or out of place
or that could potentially distract the viewer.
Wardrobe should not be ignored.
It should be what the person would normally wear in their situation
& should not be too garish or outlandish unless that is really a
part of their natural look.
PRICING
Base price $290 - we spend 2 hours with you On Location
Add $125 for each additional hour on
location (or portion thereof)
Choose 3 shots to be retouched from up to 30 shots taken.
Professional lighting & reflector setups if required
are included.
Makeup is extra
Note: extra charges may apply for extended travel
times.
Call 604.926.5805 or
Contact Us to book a shoot for your very own Environmental Portrait |
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professional results more than exceeded our expectations...
we
appreciate how you directed each aspect of the project with
professionalism and coached us on how to make our ideas more
effective. Your experience in this area was invaluable.
"Once again
thank you for a successful project and making a completely satisfied
customer out of LFC"
Daniel C. Loney President
Loney Financial Corporation
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