:: exercise #7: descriptive portraits | 30 people pictures ::

SPECS

• Goal: 10 descriptive portraits
• Tools: Camera; normal or telephoto focal-length lens.
• Light: Natural or available light.
• Location: Your choice.
• Theme: PORTRAITS INSPIRED BY CREATIVE USE OF WORDS.
• Duration: 10 minutes per photo shoot.
• Subject(s): Anyone.

CHALLENGES

• Step 1: Brainstorm for 15 minutes and generate portrait ideas based on creative descriptions or words.
• Step 2: Select & write down the best 5 to 10 ideas from the brainstorming.
• Step 3: Sketch out a few locations & people you'd like to photograph based on your favorite ideas.
• Step 4: Review your favorite ideas right before the shoot & use them as internal guides to bring your ideas to life.

PRODUCT

• Ten descriptive portraits.

For more tips and inspiration, please read Chris Orwig's "People Pictures."