🔍 Core Idea of Portrait Photography

Portrait photography centers on capturing the personality, mood, or essence of a subject — usually a single person or a small group. It emphasizes facial expressions, eye contact, and often uses intentional lighting to evoke emotion or character.

🧩 SUBJECTS & THEMES for Portrait Photography

👤 Human-Focused

• Studio portraits
• Natural light portraits
• Environmental portraits (e.g., artist in studio, farmer in field)
• Fashion portraits
• Cinematic character portraits
• Character studies (elderly, youth, emotional expressions)
• Couple or family portraits

🌍 Cultural / Conceptual

• Cultural attire portraits
• Warrior or tribal-themed portraits
• Story-driven characters (mystics, rebels, dreamers)
• Fantasy, surreal or mythic characters
• Vintage, retro, noir character styles

🎭 Stylized

• Editorial-style fashion headshots