Photos Inspired by Richard Avedon

Richard Avedon was an American fashion and portrait photographer. He was born May 15th, 1923 in New York and he died in 2004. He "helped define America's image of style, beauty and culture for the last half-century" according to the NY Times. 

Our group was drawn to this photographer because we admired his portrait styles and the way he captured the subject in one single photo. 

Modern Take on Richard Avedon

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Our inspiration for this photo was Janis Joplin. Her persona was definitely punk, but also free and easy so we tried to capture that essence in this photo.  

Old Style Family Photos

This photo is something that would definitely make the front page of Awkward Family Photos. We were rushed, which is something we don't do well. We had about 30 seconds to stand in front of the camera and decide what place we would be in. We look out of place and just all around weird, but what family isn't?

Portraits

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8. How to Take Great Portraits 
9. 6 Tips for Perfect Composition in Portraits
10. How to Shoot Perfect Portraits 

 One of the things that I learned was that if you use a neutral location or a location the subject is familiar with it would be easier to get them to act natural instead of actually looking like they're being forced, even though they actually are. Also, give it time. You can't rush the process of a good picture so there should be no set time for you to get a picture done. Another thing that I didn't think was important at all was timing. Even though I basically knew I never thought it was quite as important as it actually is. The timing can really make or break your photo.