By using DSLR camera and highly developed software for editing photographs, one can achieve amazing photographs. The photographer has to understand and be quite educated in using the primary elements of light: aperture, sensibility of sensor and shutter speed. Many great portraits are gotten by using the natural light which gives dynamic shadows. To get the emotion out of model in a full capacity, often are photographs taken in black and white technique because black and white photograph puts an accent on the depth. With reflections is impression that the photographer has, often shown, so it is often used in portrait photography. In portrait photography is important to know with what lens will photographer shoot the pictures of a model and what lighting equipment should be used there. Fine art photography is a style of photography with which one can achieve surreal photographs and similarity with painted arts. In the thesis portrait photography inside the fine art photography is being analyzed and the main motives are reflection and shadows. In experimental part of thesis are researched reflections and shadows of portraits of different models and it is also researched how much does a change of angle of light affect understanding of shown emotions. Considering various smooth surfaces with which can human reflections be reflected, the inner state of people can be illustrated. The shadows that create themselves on the face of a model by change of light are used to put a great accent on certain feelings.