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This is the final photograph I have chosen. I met my intentions by using a few photo techniques. I used a virtual lens and captured parts of a person’s face, capturing the upper half of the face with half-light and half-shadow, bright and half-dark. Virtualizing the lens and exposure gives the image an abstract and dreamlike atmosphere. By capturing local close-ups, the emotions of the characters are also made more expressive. These five photos show my use of various techniques in portrait photography, including lighting, angles, balance, color, blur, and light and shadow. Backlighting is also used, with the subject standing in a dark environment, with only the hair and part of the back illuminated, creating a dramatic light and shadow effect. The remaining few photos are regular indoor lighting conditions, with the subject’s face evenly illuminated. Most of the photos are from a frontal perspective, facing the camera directly. This allows the audience to clearly see the subject’s expression and features. One photo is taken from the side, which shows the profile and side features of the subject. The subject is placed in the center of the frame in each photo, maintaining visual balance. The background is simple and clean, which will not distract the viewer’s attention. Two photos use black and white and grayscale tones respectively, creating a retro and artistic atmosphere. The remaining photos remain in original colors, showing the true face of the subject. The background is usually blurred to a certain extent, making the subject stand out more. In particular, the blue gradient effect of the background shadow in the first and second photos adds a sense of depth and atmosphere. In addition, there are reflected shadows in the first and second photos, and the subject’s face is evenly illuminated without obvious shadows. The background uses a gradient of blue and purple tones, which increases the layering of the picture. The facial expressions of the characters also received attention, some with smiles and some with peaceful expressions, but my photos this time mainly shoot the faces of the characters from different angles, including finding out what effects different light will create. And by using black and white colors makes the photo look more story-like and also emphasizes the emotion.

But there are also areas that need improvement. Although I use light to reflect the shadows on the face, I can also add some fill light on the front to reduce the shadows on the face and make the facial details clearer. I can also try different angles and backgrounds to increase the fun and diversity of the photos. I can try more color combinations to find the color scheme that best suits the emotions I want to express. I can also capture more detailed facial expressions of the characters. In this photo, I can hardly see the specific emotions of the characters and cannot fully show the identity of the characters.