Wednesday, 2 April 2008

Hello again and welcome to the latest Robert Lawler blog article. This afternoon I thought we'd have a quick foray into the world of portrait photography; partially because some of the techniques involved play a part in the wedding photography work Robert undertakes, but also because portrait photography is a service Robert offers throughout the whole of the UK.

The aim of portrait photography is to capture a good and flattering likeness of the subject, but more than this, a good portrait will often depict something of the mood of the person at the exact moment the picture was taken. Developed from the traditional portrait paintings of earlier centuries, the beauty of contemporary portrait photography is that it is capable of capturing a moment in time and preserving it forever. A painting depicts only the physical; a blurred generalisation of a person's outward appearance. Through his work in the UK Robert is able to produce portrait photography which provides an insight into personality and character. This is evident in his approach as both a wedding and a portrait photographer. In his mission statement Robert describes images which are "individual to each wedding" and work which is "true to the atmosphere and spirit of the day".

Portrait photography, both in the UK and globally, has been on the increase since the camera was invented. Original portraiture was popularised in the 19th century by Louis Daguerre, inventor of the daguerreotype method of photography, which although expensive and long-winded is still something practiced by enthusiasts and artists to this day.

In it's strictest sense, portrait photography undertaken in the UK is usually performed in a studio setting, giving the photographer full control over the lighting for the picture. However it can also be practised in less formal circumstances such as at weddings or other functions.

Use the links at the top of this page to browse Robert's portrait photography work performed at many weddings and parties throughout the UK. Should you require his services, don't hesitate to contact him.

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