1. Types of Portraiture Photography
The basic definition of portrait photography is photography of a person or group to capture the personality of the subjects using various lighting, backgrounds, and techniques.

2. TRADITIONAL PORTRAIT
Refers to an image where face is the predominant element.
The purpose of the photograph is to depict visual representation of that person.
Subject is expected to be looking directly at the camera.
described as a head-shot,
two thirds or full body framing can be used

3. POSED PORTRAIT
Where the subject is fully aware of your presence and selects a certain body posture or costume for the picture.
Can include “Traditional Portraits” or other types of portrait photographs in this Powerpoint!
Usually, the photographer communicates to the subject by words or by action to create a change in body position or expression

4. Self-portrait
A picture/photograph that you make of or about yourself.
A self-portrait considers the interiority of the artist; it's a moment for self-reflection, to pause and to look at yourself.
Yes, a selfie is technically a smaller branch of self- portraiture—it’s quick and less considered within the arts.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT
Refers to an image where the subject is photographed in person’s natural environment.
Surroundings are used to compliment the subject and to emphasize his character.
Subject and setting are chosen by the photographer.
For example, a worker photographed at the construction zone, teacher in the classroom, sculptor in a sculpture studio and so on.

6. CANDID PORTRAIT
A candid portrait is taken without a subject expecting or acknowledging the photographer.
This style used in photo journalism, travel photography, street photography and event photography.
As opposed to an environmental portrait this image is captured at the moment rather than set up.

7. Surreal/Conceptual PORTRAITs
Surreal and Conceptual photography are types of photography that illustrates an idea or dream-like concept.
Sometimes tells a story or message using symbolism or visual effects.
Lets go of the idea that photography has to portray reality and begins exploring a very different psychological, philosophical, and artistic territory
Can rely on Photoshop or editing but does not have to.

8. Fashion/ Glamour PORTRAITS
Refers to a combination of fashion photography and portrait photography,
The photographs are normally intended for commercial use, including calendars, advertisement displays, commercials, and magazines.
Popular use of these photos are usually for hair, clothing, or beauty products
Photographers use a combination of cosmetics, lighting and airbrushing  techniques to produce an appealing image of the subject.

9. Animal/Pet PORTRAITS
Pet photography is a fun and profitable niche business that allows you to combine a love of animals with technical skill in photography.
Pet photography should elevate pictures of animals into a creative, art form.
Can be posed or candid portraits of domestic animals.

10. Wildlife PORTRAITS
A genre of photography concerned with documenting various forms of wildlife in their natural habitat. 
Requires patience, persistence, research, experience and sometimes a bit of luck. 
As well as requiring photography skills, wildlife photographers may need field craft skills.