Project - A portrait sequence

Your portrait shoot will generate a sequence of portraits which differ subtly or substantially from one another, depending on how you've directed the shoot and what you've tried to achieve. At some stage, you'll have to make a selection of the image or image(s) that work the best. Here's a short check list to help with reviewing a portrait sequence:

A checklist for reviewing a portrait sequence

• is the general composition satisfactory?
• is there anything behind the subject that appears to emerge from the head?
• is there anything that can be left out of the frame to make is simpler?
• is the lighting balance about right?
• how is the angle of the head?
• how is the facial expression?
• does the body language communicate ease, tension, alertness, or what?