definition - a painting, drawing, sculpture or photograph of a person or group of people, showing of the expression of the person. Its intent is to display the likeness, personality and mood of the person.
The person in the picture is looking directly at the camera and there is a clear expression on her face which shows the emotion in the photograph and that it is meant to be a happy photograph. This photo shows clear portraiture because the girl is in the centre of the photograph and she is the only thing in the photo.
In this photo the person is not looking at the camera giving the idea that she is moody and her facial expression is very harsh. The fact that she isn't in the centre of the photo really gives the idea that she doesn't want to have her photograph taken. The angle of her face and the fact that she isn't in the middle of the photograph really help adds to the mood of the photograph.
This portrait really gives a different message. It gives the idea that people are not always what they seem. In this photo the man has a deadpan look, showing no emotion, so as not to take away from the message of the photograph. These portrait is lit from the left hand leaving the right hand side of the photograph and full of mystery.
This photo is taken in a location really giving and idea as to why she is happy and you can guess what she is taking a photo of, the red lighting gives the idea that she in a dark venue and it is only lightly lit. The fact that she isn't in the foreground also helps the viewer to understand where she is and what she is doing.
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