Some locations can be used in multiple ways, so keep your mind open to the possibilities.
full-length pose. (Note: The exception is in boudoir and glamour photography, where the emphasis may be more on the person’s physical attributes than on their face.) Some tips for getting better compliance from your subjects on this issue are covered in chapter 9. CHOOSE THE SETTING The predominant lines and textures in a scene are what determine its overall feeling, so be sure to evaluate these carefully. Studying art theory will help you determine what feeling these lines and textures communicate. As you begin looking for the feeling that each setting conveys, you will start to pick up on the ways the various lines and textures alter the feeling of the background. A scene that has strong linear lines (like a row of columns on a porch or portico) communicates a sense of structure and strength; scenes that have curved lines (like the draping branches of a tree) provide a softer, more painterly look. Because of their traditional associations, linear backgrounds are often considered more masculine, while ones with curved lines tend to be considered more feminine. This does not, however, mean that you should only use “feminine” backgrounds when creating portraits of female subjects. CRITICAL DECISIONS 19