Portrait lighting craft
Define mood, setting, wardrobe, audience, and intended usage before exploring the first frame.
ART-DIRECTED PORTRAITS
Shape the light, framing, and expression before the final select
Explore lighting, pose, crop, and expression as a contact sheet before choosing the final portrait direction.
Creative brief
Portrait lighting craft
Creative brief
Start with the direction
Define mood, setting, wardrobe, audience, and intended usage before exploring the first frame.
Working preview
Portrait lighting craft
Define mood, setting, wardrobe, audience, and intended usage before exploring the first frame.
Portrait lighting craft
Define mood, setting, wardrobe, audience, and intended usage before exploring the first frame.
Face and pose direction
Coordinate illumination, body position, lens distance, and crop to express a deliberate point of view.
Retouch select workflow
Place alternate expressions and compositions together so subtle differences become easier to judge.
Portrait controls
Light, pose, and framing
Coordinate illumination, body position, lens distance, and crop to express a deliberate point of view.
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Portrait lighting craft
Define mood, setting, wardrobe, audience, and intended usage before exploring the first frame.
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Face and pose direction
Coordinate illumination, body position, lens distance, and crop to express a deliberate point of view.
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Retouch select workflow
Place alternate expressions and compositions together so subtle differences become easier to judge.
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Contact sheet review
Develop distinct approaches for editorial profiles, campaign leads, performer imagery, and professional introductions.
Selection view
Review the contact sheet
Place alternate expressions and compositions together so subtle differences become easier to judge.
| Option | Best fit | Review point |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait lighting craft | Define mood, setting, wardrobe, audience, and intended usage before exploring the first frame. | Structure and clarity |
| Face and pose direction | Coordinate illumination, body position, lens distance, and crop to express a deliberate point of view. | Output and control |
| Retouch select workflow | Place alternate expressions and compositions together so subtle differences become easier to judge. | Structure and clarity |
| Contact sheet review | Develop distinct approaches for editorial profiles, campaign leads, performer imagery, and professional introductions. | Output and control |
Commission types
Portrait use cases
Develop distinct approaches for editorial profiles, campaign leads, performer imagery, and professional introductions.
Face and pose direction
Coordinate illumination, body position, lens distance, and crop to express a deliberate point of view.
Retouch select workflow
Place alternate expressions and compositions together so subtle differences become easier to judge.
Contact sheet review
Develop distinct approaches for editorial profiles, campaign leads, performer imagery, and professional introductions.
Final direction
Make the final selection
Choose the frame whose lighting, expression, and composition best serve the original brief.