Back Of Head Portraiture - Image Bank

Back of head portrait has been popular for a long time, as you can see from this old image.

This picture is very effective because of the patterns created in the woman's hair due to the fact of her hair being wet.

This back of head portraiture has a scenery is the background, this is effective because it looks appealing.

This photograph uses tone, which is very effective because it looks more 3d and realistic.

This back of head portraiture uses depth, which shows off distance, it also gives the photograph a 3d effect.

This picture is very effective because of the shape of the canvas; this really draws attention to the back of head portrait.

Back of head portraiture is when somebody photographs the back of someones head. This is effective way of doing portraiture because is does not focus on the features of the face. Typically, someones eyes would be in the centre of the photograph because it is the most noticeable feature of a persons face, but photographing the back of somebody's head creates the sense of mystery and also that the person in the photographs is looking backwards.