The first photographic application I have decided to explore is portraiture. Portrait photography is a good example of artistic representation as it is used to convey expression, personality and mood within a person or group of people. The key focus to portraiture is typically the person's face, although the full body and the background or context may be included.

The first artist I have decided to explore within portrait photography is Annie Leibovitz, who is in fact considered one of America's best portrait photographers and is world-renowned. She's worked with brands such as Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair; and is most recognized for her intimate work with celebrities. My most favourite piece of her work is the long-time series of Disney themed celebrity portraits. She was approached by The Walt Disney Company with the idea to create a series to promote their "Year of a Million Dreams" promotion. Although this promotion is long over (it finished in 2008), Leibovitz continues to create these enchanting and powerful portraits.

The reason for this campaign was to "show that keeping dreams alive is one of the most important things we can do.” More than one million special dreams were granted to guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.