How to take private portraits with backlighting

Introduction: Photographing in a private room seems simple, but it is actually not easy to take sexy photos in a small space. How to take unique and sexy photos is the first consideration for photographers. This article is about it. An in-depth analysis of one point of private room photography? Backlit photography.

The most important thing about backlight photography is to grasp the best backlight time. Private room photography is mostly done in indoor hotels, so the location of the hotel is very important. It is recommended to choose a room with spacious floor-to-ceiling windows. In this way, the sunlight will be more abundant. This article uses example photos to illustrate.

It’s a cliché, how to choose shooting equipment. Here, the author thinks that a full-frame camera is more suitable: high latitude and color performance are the advantages of full-frame, and there are more layers of recording, which is why We can provide some basis for editing the photos in the future. I chose Canon 1D-X to take the photos in this article, and the lens was a practical 35/F1.4.

Canon 1D-X

In backlight shooting, because we don’t have to worry too much about whether the background is overexposed, the most important exposure is still on the model’s face, so in the metering mode of the camera On the scene, I will use spot metering to meter the exposure on the face, so that the exposure of the face will be accurate.

To be honest, backlight focusing is a test for the camera. There will often be a bellows phenomenon and the focus cannot be achieved. Therefore, I will use the center point focus when shooting, so the center point of the camera is The sharpest and most accurate of the multiple focus points is generally not a big problem. After setting the focus, recompose the shot.

During the shooting process, the model's clothing should also be taken into consideration. Generally speaking, it is more important to have a fresh feeling when shooting with backlight, so you can choose clothes with brighter colors. Dark clothes are not It's a good fit, and this high-key photo style is very flattering.

When shooting in a private room, the best state is to capture the model’s expression rather than deliberately posing for the photo. The model should relax, but you cannot relax. You must always stare at the viewfinder. Maybe a beautiful You can capture the moment, what is natural is beautiful.

When shooting, I like to adjust the exposure a little bit, which will make the photo look more soft and soft, but be careful not to make it pale.

If the lens you use is not expensive, lens glare may occur when shooting against the light. Don’t be disappointed. It is possible that this glare will give your photos a special feeling, even if There is no glare in the photo, maybe I will deliberately add glare in the post-production process.

In backlight shooting, one accessory is important: the flash. Don’t think that you don’t need to use a flash when the sun is strong outside, but the stronger the light, the more you need to use a flash.

However, when using the flash, do not flash the lamp head directly at the model. Just keep it vertical. If necessary, add a better flash reflector for better effect. Just focus on the character. Just add a little light to your face.

The issue of angle is also a shooting method that needs to be constantly tried during photography. Never look at the subject from a normal perspective. The more exaggerated the posture, the more likely it is to leave an attractive photo.

Shooting backlit portraits is the same as shooting regular portraits. You must catch the model’s eyes. Before shooting, it is best to have some communication with the model. If you are a humorous person, making the model laugh is a good idea. It’s a good idea. You look most natural when you laugh. If you grasp it in a moment, it will definitely make a good movie.

The expression of the model needs to be guided by the photographer

The beauty of glare

When the model is wearing different clothes, the photographer should also take pictures according to the surrounding environment Adjustment: The background in the picture above is a bit bourgeois and retro, so it is not so strong when shooting with backlight. The environment must not be lost in environmental portraits.

Backlight shooting is the key to shooting fresh portraits. In addition to grasping the correct focus, exposure and model expression, the early shooting ideas also need to be prepared in advance. The above mentioned several important points of backlight shooting. Interested photographers can try it out.