Look through library books., magazines, and online resources linked to from the research guide and use the research to inspire ideas for your own conceptual portrait.
Resource: The information you need for your bibliography depends on 1) the citation style you're using (MLA or Chicago) 2) the format of the resource you found the photograph in (ex. magazine, book, or website)
For example, if you're using Chicago Style citations and you found inspiration from one of the books brought today, you need the following information in the following format:
Last Name, F.M. Book Title. Place of Publication: Publisher, YEAR.
Photographer:
What is your first reaction to this photograph and why?:
Subject:
Pose:
Expression/mood:
Composition: angle of the camera
Lighting:
Environment:
Symbols: Is there an object (clothes, makeup, props, jewellery) within the photograph that represents something abstract? Symbols can be archetypal (universal), cultural (specific to the photographer or subject's culture), or personal (specific meaning to the photographer or the subject).
Other Notes:
In addition to the books, magazines, and online resources linked to in this guide, here are some helpful places to look for information about your photographer and their style: