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Portrait Photography In Baltimore

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Portrait photography, often referred to as portraiture, is an artistic form of photography that focuses on capturing the personality and character of the subject. This is usually done by utilizing specific lighting, posing, and background techniques.

Portraits are perfect for weddings, family photos, school memories, headshots, product photos, commercial purposes, and other special occasions.

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Traditional Portraits

Traditional portrait photography is exactly what it sounds like. It is likely the first image that pops into most people’s heads when they think of the word “portrait”. Traditional portraiture is generally an image of the subject’s head or body, without or without background for context. This can mean a single person, or multiple subjects like a family photo.
 
The photos can be taken either in a studio, or in a beautiful setting like the mountains, or a beach. Portraits can be lit in many different ways, offering a different feeling or mood to the piece. These pictures are meant to encapsulate the essence of the subject, opening the doors to creativity and possibility.
 
For instance: the Mona Lisa is likely the most famous portrait ever created. The creativity of the artist has sparked discussions and debates about its meaning for centuries that will likely continue for centuries more. 

traditional portrait photo of a man leaning on a wall
a lifestyle portrait phot of a woman leaning up against a bail of hay

Lifestyle Portraits

The point of a beautiful lifestyle portrait is to display a moment in time. A glimpse at the realities of someone’s life. Often, the setting is as important to conveying this message as the subject is. An empty bottle of wine, and a candle wick burned to nothing could send the message of a late night, or a romantic evening.
 
A lifestyle photography session usually captures a single, or a series of images telling a story about the person (or people). Maybe it’s a family portrait, and the children are playing in the backyard while mom and dad enjoy a book on the patio. Perhaps it’s a young couple dining at a cozy restaurant, enjoying each other’s conversation. 
 
Lifestyle portraits can be an amazing way to tell the story of your life, without ever having to say a word. Share a moment with friends and family, capture and cherish a happy time for the rest of your life. 

Environmental Portraits

Environmental portraits, similar to lifestyle portraits, show the subject in their natural environment. For many people, this is either at home or at their place of work. Somewhere you might find them in their day-to-day lives. Environmental portraits can be a powerful statement. These photos have sometimes created social changes, or other times can bring beauty to the mundane.
 
A doctor at the end of a double shift, a surfer at the beach. These pictures speak far louder than words, allowing us a glimpse into the lives of the subjects. These are often the photos you’ll see in a gripping newspaper article, or in a promotional brochure for a service company.
 
Go to the place your subject spends most of their time and watch. That’s the best way to capture a natural environmental portrait. 

an environmental portrait photo of a woman in the forest
a candid street portrait of a woman walking down the street

Candid and Street Portraits

Street portraits, sometimes called candid portraits, are photos taken of chance encounters. They don’t necessarily have to take place in a street, but they are usually taken in a public space-oftentimes of strangers to the photographer.
 
These pictures by design should have no prompting or direction. Candid reactions are priceless, as they simply can’t be recreated. There’s something very human about a genuine smile, or any other facial expression for that matter. It’s that human quality that gives these photos their appeal. Street photography should be subtle, with the photographer themselves almost hidden, or at least blending in with the environment, as to minimize their impact.
 
Framing and timing are key here. An experienced photographer can make candid photos really pop by framing and timing their portraits perfectly. The one thread that connects all street photography is-people doing what people do, in a place where people typically do it.

Glamour & Boudoir Photography

Glamour and boudoir photography are intended to showcase the beauty of the subject. Though similar, there are a few major differences between the two.
 
Glamour photography is intended as a snapshot of the subject when they are at their most dolled-up and gorgeous. These pictures are intended to be shared. The subject is always keenly aware that they are being photographed, as eye contact with the camera is one of the main focuses. The lighting for glamour photos is generally soft and is intended to enhance your appeal.
 
Boudoir photos on the other hand are generally not intended to be shared with a big audience. They are sexy, sensual, and sometimes nude. A look at the subject in a provocative state. Imploring the viewer to keep looking. A boudoir photoshoot offers an opportunity to be a little rawer than one might normally be. 

a glamour portrait of a woman outside making eye contact with the photographer
Fine art portrait photo of a woman laying down that appears to have only arms and a head

Fine Art Portraits

Fine art portraits are an artistic portrayal of the subject. It’s an emotional, creative work of the photographer’s vision. These photos will often contain props, costumes, and lighting effects that create a world that is not the one we live in in our day-to-day lives.
 
Posing is a huge factor in the delivery of the artist’s vision. Fine art portraits often have unique posing that one would not normally do. This lends to the effect and the notion that what you are seeing is a figment of the imagination.
 
These photos are often centerpieces as well as conversation pieces. They are a decoration, and a tribute to the subject. Often, these portraits are passed down through generations. Fine art portraits are a reminder of who we are through the eyes of an artist. This style is great for wedding portraits!

Conceptual Portraits

Conceptual photography illustrates a concept, an idea. This concept should be fairly clear and understandable to the viewer. It is not necessarily an abstract concept. These photos often use props, costumes, and different lighting techniques to lend to the “idea” that the photo is attempting to present.
 
Often conceptual portraits will be used in advertising or marketing, to represent the brand’s ideas in some way. But conceptual portraits are so much more than that. Like a metaphor, they can easily encapsulate an idea within a snapshot. These ideas can be complex, or simple.
 
Conceptual portraits are more a work of art than a photograph. Conceptual photographers may not even consider themselves photographers first, no matter how professional they are. 

conceptual portrait photo of a woman in red and blue neon lighting
a surreal portrait of a woman who's head appears to look like a Christmas ornament

Surreal Portraits

Have you ever wondered what you would look like if you had the face of a baby and the body of a lion? Surrealist artists have, and they make their surreal creations come to life in the most intriguing ways. Surrealist portraits are a depiction of the subject in an alternate reality, where everything you know about the world has been distorted. Even in this psychedelic dimension though, surreal portraits still project a vague idea and a concept. This idea may not be immediately clear to the audience, and can often be a wink shared between artist and subject.
 
Surreal portraits are often altered digitally, or by other means with special effects. Clever and unique lighting and makeup techniques are used to distort perception and reality. The lines between what’s real and what isn’t are blurred, and the viewer is taken on a trip into the mind of the artist.

Couples Portraits

Couples portraits are a celebration of love, capturing the unique bond that two people share in a way that resonates deeply and authentically. Each session transforms moments of tenderness, laughter, and connection into timeless visual narratives that reflect the essence of your relationship.

Whether it’s a serene embrace in a sunlit park or a playful exchange in the comfort of your home, these portraits invite you to express your story in vivid detail. Beyond mere imagery, they encapsulate the emotions and experiences that define your journey together, creating cherished keepsakes that you will look back on for years to come.

Often, these portraits will capture a happy event, like a wedding, baptism, or anniversary. Engagement photos are a super popular form of couples portraits nowadays. This is a beautiful way of capturing that young, budding romance.

a couples portrait photo of a man and a woman laughing in an alley on their wedding day
a family photo with a mom, a dad, and their baby

Group and Family Portraits

Group and family portraits are a heartfelt testament to the bonds that tie us together through the tapestry of time, capturing shared laughter, unspoken love, and the beauty of togetherness in every frame.

Whether it’s a spirited gathering of friends celebrating life’s milestones or a serene moment of a family enjoying each other’s company in the comfort of home, these portraits serve as visual narratives that document relationships in their most genuine form.

With each click of the shutter, we freeze cherished memories, allowing the essence of each individual to shine while harmonizing with the collective spirit of the group. These timeless images not only celebrate the joy of connection but also become treasured heirlooms, reminding us for generations to come of the moments that truly matter.

Testimonials

I wanted to do a portrait photoshoot to build my modeling portfolio and I am absolutely thrilled about how my pictures with Photograph Baltimore came out. They did everything from candids to head shots and gave me a very large selection of pictures to choose from. I live in federal hill and they were very amenable to coming to me and various other sites that I wanted for my pictures. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the package deal they offered, how quickly they made edits and their professionalism. If you are looking for a head shot, portrait photos or just a fun photoshoot, I would highly recommend!

– Paola A.

Great portrait photography company! Got some headshots done for my new job and they did great. Even came to Riverside Baltimore to shoot some photos in Riverside Park. 10/10 definitely recommend

– Scott W.

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