Have you ever been around people who always make you feel welcome and valuable? They just seem to exude an appreciation for your company, a genuine interest in your thoughts and statements.
Some people would call them a “Type A” personality.
There are times that I see the personality of the subject perfectly captured in a photo. I take a long, hard look at those pictures while asking myself questions similar to the following:
- What element say “personality” to me?
- Why do these elements communicate “personality” to me?
- How can I re-create the element?
- How can I distinguish between elements and the personalities they portray?
- What color tones were used?
- How do the color tones in this photo add to the subject’s personality?
- What clothing colors bring out subject personality?
As you can see there are a lot of things that can add to or take away from personality. In the blog post “Simplifying The Message” I mention that it is important to keep the message uncluttered and intentional. It is possible the only thing that shouts “personality” is the pose they assume as the shutter opens. Sometimes the simplest things are what makes the shot rather than the complicated set-up or costuming.
There are a lot of options at your disposal when displaying personality and be free to explore them!
Foe-toss | LIGHT 