Portrait Photographer.
September 13, 1923, Paris, France – June 30, 1999, Paris
He studied typography and graphic arts at the Ecole Estienne, and then worked for a printing company before becoming a photographer after WWII.
He is known as a poet with a camera, and called "peace photographer" by Jacques Prévert. A well known quote from the photographer "“my favourite photo is always the last one that I took.“
My example of Portrait Photography:
Solo portrait:
The close up of the portrait works well because of the simple background and the use of little body in the image. Also the expression and personality comes through clearly in the portrait. Photoshop improved this photo with the use of the spot removing pen and using Desaturate to make the image black and white.
Group Portrait:
When taking this picture the use of the window worked well for lighting, especially when we sat in the window cill. However everywhere else in the room the pictures turned out too dark.
To improve my photo i would have chosen a better room to take it because the room was too dark.
I think this photo worked well because neither of the people are looking at the camera, but to improve my photo, i think it would of been if both people were looking in the same direction.
Low Angle Portrait:
The low angle portrait worked well because of the use of light when taking the photo. I edited the image in photoshop using the filter Film Grain and Desaturate. Photoshop improved the picture by making the area around the face darker, therefore the face is clearer. I think the photo worked well because
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