Portraits+with+EmotionCharacter

= **Portraits with Emotion/Character** =


 * Purpose:**
 * To capture a strong emotion through portraiture
 * To work with live models to direct them to achieve your desired outcome

You will be working with the Acting students. Each of you will have 2 or 3 models to work with.

As the photographer/director, you will be instructing the models to get in character, using costumes and gestures in order to capture personality/character. Choose 4 very different emotions from the list below. Brainstorm with your small group how you might capture these moods. The acting students will most likely have ideas for gestures/costumes and place (where you will photograph). Will you use more than one student for an emotion to photograph? Photo students will ultimately have the final say on what works best, visually.
 * You will need to pay close attention to the following:**
 * Composition
 * Lighting
 * Background
 * Planning/brainstorming**:
 * Planning/brainstorming**:


 * Do not over-think this...you will take several shots of each mood so that you have many from which to choose.***

Solemn Energized Ecstatic Tranquil Disgust Fearful Surprised Aggressive Disappointed Joyful Excited Irritated
 * Use the following list of emotions to help you portray a variety of moods. Remember, you need to capture 4 VERY different emotions:**