Portraiture

Portrait photography is also known as portraiture. The aim of portrait photography is to capture the essence and personality of the person or group being photographed, using natural and or synthetic lighting effects.

Portrait or portraiture is one of the most common photography styles for capturing the personality and mood by photographing or recording a likeness either by digital or film photographic method.

Portraiture is the recording of an individual's appearance and personality, whether in a photograph, painting, sculpture, or any other medium.

Portraiture is said to be the Context of Contemporary Art and one of the most important genres in the history of art.

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