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Assignment: Environmental Portrait

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Arrange to create a portrait of someone in an environment that relates to his style of living or work for this assignment. First, talk to your subject and come up with a spot that makes sense — that will tell your viewer something about your subject without using words. Next, figure out the time of day you need to shoot; the light should be just right, illuminating both your subject and the environment. Post your best portrait to the Web site.