What makes a portrait ...

[DOrtiz]

I don't know if the following image constitutes a "good or decent" portrait, but I'm asking if you'll post yours with a few words explaining your technique.

I believe by looking at verious portraits and how they're composed will help me (and others) understand what an image needs to have in order to be considered a good portrait.

http://dortizphoto.com/pictures/portraits/angela02.jpg

I'm not focussing on content (in this one) but mostly composition. Of course -- all aspects of what a good portrait needs (with examples if possible) will be humbly appreciated.

Regards,
Dave
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http://dortizphoto.com (http://dortizphoto.com/)

[DOrtiz]

Also wondering if it's acceptible not to show the subject's "entire body" when doing portraits. Something like this...

http://dortizphoto.com/pictures/events/concerts/band03.jpg

Would this be considered an "acceptible" portrait?

Regards,
Dave
http://dortizphoto.com (http://dortizphoto.com/)