CPP Image Library

CPP Image Library
Introduction
All portfolios require the completion of a
compulsory section of 6 unique images,
showing standardized technical proficiency that
all professional photographers, regardless of
specialty, should know.
What are the Compulsory
Images?
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The compulsory section is comprised of 3 mandatory images and
3 elective images. These images may come directly from client
files or may be set up to demonstrate the technique that is
required.
The CPP Image Submission judges will review your complete
portfolio. If one of the compulsory images does not pass, the
entire portfolio will not pass.
The remaining nine (9) images must be representative of your
purchased work from nine (9) unique photographic assignments
in the last 24 months.
Submission Information
• The first 6 images that you will upload will be the compulsory images.
You will be provided with step-by-step instructions during the upload
process for providing statements of purpose for these images. The
remaining 9 images will come from your purchased work in the last 24
months.
• Once the image submission deadline passes, portfolios are reviewed by a
panel of CPP judges. This process lasts two weeks. The results of the
image submission review are sent by e-mail approximately three weeks
after the image submission review deadline. If your submission didn't
pass, it means that either one or more of your compulsory images did
not pass or there were at least four images within the entire submission
that didn't meet the standards for certification.
Mandatory Images
• Image 1: Short lighting 3:1 ratio
This image will demonstrate proper lens selection and perspective with short
lighting and a medium 3:1 lighting ratio.
• Image 2: Broad lighting 3:1 ratio
This image will demonstrate proper lens selection and perspective with a broad
lighting setup and a medium 3:1 lighting ratio.
• Image 3: Selective focus with minimal depth of field
This image will demonstrate how the viewer’s attention is impacted by selective
focus.
Elective Images
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Balance (symmetrical or asymmetrical) This image will demonstrate the principles of
balance achieved through subject size,
placement, weight, or color.
Color Harmony-This image will
demonstrate the harmonious relationship of
color to create focus on your point of
subject.
 Note: Color harmony delivers visual
interest and a sense of order. In
portraiture, color harmony can help
draw the viewer's eye to the point
within the image which is most
important.
“S” Curve Line-This image will
demonstrate the “S” curve or feminine
posing.
Assertive, Angular, or Masculine LineThis image will demonstrate an assertive,
angular, or masculine pose.
Architectural -This image will demonstrate
the commercial application of architectural
photography.
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High Key Image-This image will
demonstrate the proper technique in lighting
a subject for a high key result.
 Note: 'Key' in an image describes the
overall tonal range in which an image is
created. This includes background,
props & clothing. Therefore, a High Key
image is an image where the
predominant tones in the image are
brighter than the mid tones. High Key
images are typically lower in contrast
than Low Key Images.
Low Key Image-This image will
demonstrate the proper technique in lighting
a subject for a low key result.
Rule of Thirds-This image will demonstrate
subject placement and organization.
Use of Shape, Form, and Texture-This
image will demonstrate these basic
elements of art.
Short Lighting
3:1 Ratio
Accepted
©Aimee Woolverton, CPP
©Ashleigh Wells, CPP
©Bree Adams, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
©Janice Lukenbill, CPP
Broad Lighting
3:1 Ratio
Accepted
©Bree Adams, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
©Jenny Froh, M.Photog., CPP
©Karen Butts, M.Photog., CPP
©Sam Tarrel, CPP
©Kathy Locke, CPP
Selective Focus
with Minimum Depth
of Field
Accepted
©Aimee Woolverton, CPP
©Bree Adams, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
©Karen Butts, M.Photog., CPP
©Sam Tarrel, CPP
©Kathy Locke, CPP
Color Harmony
Accepted
This image will demonstrate the harmonious relationship of color to create focus on your point of subject.
Note: Color harmony delivers visual interest and a sense of order. In portraiture, color harmony can help
draw the viewer's eye to the point within the image which is most important.
©Ashleigh Wells, CPP
©Sylwia Ok, CPP
©Karen Butts, M.Photog., CPP
High Key
Accepted
This image will demonstrate the proper technique in lighting a subject for a high key
result.
Note: 'Key' in an image describes the overall tonal range in which an image is created. This
includes background, props & clothing. Therefore, a High Key image is an image where the
predominant tones in the image are brighter than the mid tones. High Key images are
typically lower in contrast than Low Key Images.
©Sylwia Ok, CPP
©Danielle Hankinson, CPP
©Kathy Lock, CPP
Low Key
Accepted
This image will demonstrate the proper technique in lighting a subject for a low key result.
©Jenny Froh, M.Photog., CPP
©Sam Tarrel, CPP
©Beth Niser, CPP
Assertive, Angular or
Masculine Pose
Accepted
This image will demonstrate an assertive, angular, or masculine pose.
©Kathy Smith, CPP
©Sara Hendrix, CPP
©Lynn Brower, CPP
©Andreia Makkas, CPP
©Kathy Locke, CPP
Rule of Thirds
Accepted
This image will demonstrate subject placement and organization.
©Aimee Woolverton, CPP
©Bree Adams, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
©Janice Lukenbill, CPP
©Jenny Froh, M.Photog., CPP
S-Curve
Accepted
This image will demonstrate the “S” curve or feminine posing.
©Pete Rezac, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
©Darwin Alberto, CPP
Shape, Form & Texture
Accepted
This image will demonstrate these basic elements of art.
©Bree Adams, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
©Danielle Hankinson, CPP
©Karen Butts, M.Photog., CPP
Balance
Accepted
This image will demonstrate the principles of balance achieved through subject size, placement, weight, or color.
©Michael Carr, CPP
©Nicole Waite, CPP
©Ann O’Neill Deal, CPP
Architectural
Accepted
This image will demonstrate the commercial application of architectural photography.
©Dave Stock, Cr.Photog., CPP