Influential Portraits: Irving Penn

     Our group project was to take inspiring portraits influenced by the famous american photographer, Irving Penn. We chose to edit our pictures in all black and white just as he did. Irving Penn(1917-2009)
 

     Irving Penn was born in 1917 in Plainfield, New Jersey, and has become the main influence for our portraits. His fascinating and fashionable images took a large leap into a new stage of creative photography. The model's he uses usually pose in front of a bare background in a natural light. Penn's idea of getting to know the person by talking to them for an hour or more before he takes their picture has really proven to be a success on capturing the models in a normal state of character.

                                                    

    My group really enjoyed the portraits of some of our favorite celebrities. The models fashionable clothes and great lighting really help give life to the pictures. He turned a dull black and white image into something greater and for that he has accomplished what not many photographers can accomplish .

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   3 Things I learned: 

1.) I learned that in order to make a successful Portrait I must try to use a reflective surface only because you can see yourself as your taking the picture just to have  a little fun with it. 

2.) Capture detailed shots that tell viewers a story about who you are through the use of different angles and fun positions. 

3.) Last but not least i learned that the choice of background you use can make a major difference in your picture so choose wisely and make sure it fits the various poses you'll make.