Unit Two - Environmental Portaiture

For my second project at University, I was set the unit “Environmental Portraiture”. We were given free choose as to which format to use and the people we choose to shoot. I have not done much portraiture in the past, so I was willing to challenge myself to produce a body of work I was proud of. I first wanted to do this project about homeless people and their portraits, however I found this would be too difficult and dangerous. Instead I went for people who worked in local shops and taking their photo in their work space. This while unit really boosted my confidence as a photographer; I can now go up to people and ask if I can take their photo and explain why. I would like to do more planned shoots in the future, I would have to pick a location first, or perhaps walk around with them to find interesting location.