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Exploring Portrait Photography: Eyes as Cameras

Explore the world of portrait photography through the lens of the human eye. Discover the history of portraiture, from the early daguerreotypes to modern-day manipulated photos by artists like Cindy Sherman. Learn how color and viewpoint can transform a portrait's meaning and significance. Delve into the unique textures and expressions captured in photographic portraits, including those of famous figures like Michelle Obama. Uncover the artistry and creativity behind this captivating form of visual storytelling.

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Exploring Portrait Photography: Eyes as Cameras

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  1. The photographer sees a portrait…The human eye works much like a camera but is even more flexible. You have your own built-in lens, shutter, and focusing capability.You will use your eyes in new ways for this project.

  2. The typical school photographa posed, formal view of one split second in someone’s life

  3. Frontal View—very early daguerreotype (original French: daguerréotype) is an early type of photograph, developed by Jacques Daguerre in1839.

  4. “Man with bees” by Richard Avedon, American photographer

  5. Albert Einstein

  6. Photographers can manipulate their photos.

  7. Cindy Sherman, artist

  8. By turning the camera on herself, Cindy Sherman has built a name as one of the most respected photographers of the late twentieth century

  9. Offbeat coloring makes us look twice. Color can make a painting or photograph exciting.

  10. Cindy Sherman, her art is only self-portraits.

  11. Famous people have photographic portraits done constantly. What do they tell us about the person?

  12. What is the texture of a person’s face? Sometimes smooth…

  13. Other times, lined with age and experience.

  14. Kabuki actors. Outlined eyes in black, mouths bright red, faces white, these artists hide their identity. Artists can use unusual coloring and viewpoint to have their portrait subjects be seen in different ways.

  15. Marcel DuChamp, Self-Portrait

  16. MarcelDuChamp

  17. Photographers can manipulate their photos and use unreal colors (like Cindy Sherman).

  18. Portraits can be close-ups.

  19. First Lady, Michelle Obama,OfficialWhitehouse Portrait

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