:: exercise #5: narrative portraiture | 30 people pictures ::

SPECS

• Goal: Single narrative portrait.
• Tools: Camera; normal or telephoto focal-length lens.
• Light: Natural or available light.
• Location: An environment that acts like a stage.
• Theme: NARRATIVE PORTRAITURE.
• Duration: 30 - 45 minutes
• Subject(s): Someone with an interesting personality, is dramatic, or has a vibrant point of view.

CHALLENGES

• Step 1: Find a subject with an interesting personality, is dramatic, or has a vibrant point of view.
• Step 2: Choose a location with small details that set the stage for your storytelling.
• Step 3: Welcome the subject & explain your idea for the visual story that you want to tell. Shoot for 30-45 minutes in a free-flowing way.
• Step 4: Print one single frame and tack it up on your wall. Ask others for feedback and consider their advice.

PRODUCT

• ONE narrative portrait.

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