iPhone Photography: Reinventing Portrait Photography ๐Ÿ™ˆ. Creative Tutorial

Did you know that an effective portrait of a person is not to highlight a person in some environment, but rather to make her/him blend in with it?

Pasha Francuz
10 min readAug 13, 2023
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Yes, I know ๐Ÿ˜ƒ , and just want to tell you that blending a person with their environment can be a compelling approach in portrait photography โ€” a completely new aesthetic point of view. Instead of simply placing the subject against a backdrop (in classical portrait photography), integrating them harmoniously into the surroundings can create a powerful and visually captivating image โ€ฆ Imagine we gonna reinventing portrays again. And, I hope you will find this journey like some โ€œCreative Therapyโ€ ๐Ÿ˜ƒ.

By doing this, you will notice, you can create a sense of unity and connection between the subject and their environment, conveying a deeper message or story. This technique requires careful composition, lighting, and attention to detail to ensure that the subject seamlessly merges with the setting while still remaining the focal point of the photograph. When executed effectively, this approach can result in captivating portray photographs that transcend the boundaries of traditional portraiture.

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Pasha Francuz

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