An environmental portrait shows a person in a context that says something about what they do for work or play. The environment is the photo’s backdrop and the person is the subject. The challenge is to light both in a way that doesn’t just capture a moment, but also tells a story. An environmental portrait can be taken in a place that illuminates your life and surroundings, or in a location that’s simply fun or looks cool and edgy.

Maine Lobsterman Mount Desert Island

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