Grant Harder typically does not shoot his portraits in studio. He uses natural lighting in his photographs, but also often employs flash at night. His aperture is typically open, to he can emphasis his subject, and not distract the viewer with the background.
Grant Harder is known for the candid, authentic nature of his portraits. He captures people in their natural settings, in a way that seems entirely unposed. By doing this, he is able to reveal more about his subject than just their appearance, such as their interests, personality, etc.
I thought that Harder's photographs were especially fitting for this weeks assignment, since we are beginning to explore portraiture. His work shows how dynamic a portrait can be when it's not shot in studio, against a plain backdrop. This is also where I believe an "economy of elements" come into play. The background doesn't detract from the main subject, and if often adds to their character. Harder finds a balance between having an actual background, but not letting the background commandeer the photograph.
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