photo portrait

Posed facial image

A photo portrait is a photograph focused on capturing a person's likeness, typically emphasizing the face and expression.

Unlike candid shots, portraits are usually posed and composed with attention to lighting and background: The studio specialized in formal photo portraits.

The term distinguishes photographic portraits from painted or drawn ones.

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