2. Author and spiritual leader Marianne Williamson speaks to supporters
of her bid for the congressional seat held by Rep. Henry Waxman at the
Source Spiritual Center in Venice. (Jay L. Clendenin / LA Times)
3. Dr. Bao-Thy Grant, an oral surgeon, in the exam room at the Honda
Center, home to the Anaheim Ducks. (Jay L. Clendenin, Los Angeles
Times / December 28, 2013)
5. Television personality Louise Roe shows off her extensive wardrobe and
accessories at her home in West Hollywood. (Brian van der Brug / Los
Angeles Times / February 19, 2013)
6. Environment Portraits
1. An environmental portrait tries to show not
only what a person looks like but also to tell
a bit of the person’s story
2. Good photojournalism starts with the idea
and then finds the signs to tell the story
7. Exercise
1. Staging: A mug shot of a firefighter in your
town who has recently received an award for
his service.
2. Use semiotics: What signs might you
include in this portrait to say “firefighter”?
8.
9. Tips
1. No Smiles for the Camera: Mugs are
forced, but this isn’t a yearbook photo,
attempt a natural pose
2. The Great Beyond: Don’t get overly
dramatic, but they don’t need to look at the
camera (sometimes it works though)
3. Their Element: Where are they most natural
4. Comfort: Photo shoots can be awkward,
make them feel comfortable, otherwise
they’ll pull a Chandler Bing