EP - Editorial Portraits Module Overview

Editorial Portraits

Introduction

In this module we will explore how editorial portraits are unique compared to other types of portraits and how you can apply those techniques to your own photography.

Module Key Terms

Editorial Portrait – An image that contains a portrait of a person and also tells a story of that person.

Portrait – An image of a person.

Context – The circumstances surrounding the creation of the artwork.

Module Lessons Preview

In this module, we will study the following topics:

What Are Editorial Portraits?: What are editorial portraits?  What makes them different than school picture day or a family portrait?

Explore Editorial Photographers: Get to know the life and work of editorial photographers.

Create Editorial Portraits: You’re on assignment!  Plan and create your own editorial portraits.

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