Portrait Photos

I considered the idea of the portrait while taking my pictures.  Angela was my model, and I tried to frame the images in a flattering way.  I attempted to keep the rule of thirds in mind, but I broke the rule a couple of times.  My work physically addresses the priorities of the assignment because I was able to print successful images of Angela.  I pushed myself to gain a better understanding the physical properties of light by experimenting with different angles and reflections.  I used different settings on the camera such as changing the aperture to provide a variety of styles.  In the dark room, I was able to use my knowledge in order to know whether I needed to make my print lighter or darker.  I was able to change the time or aperture to improve the image.  I was able to better control the variety of tools over time because I became more accustomed to the different settings.  I found an aperture that was one or two stops from all the way closed worked the best for my roll of film.