How to get a good expression and posture in figure photography?

When shooting people, it is very important to grasp the expression and be true and natural. Shooting people's expressions, the most is shooting people's smiles. Laughter is sincere, serene, heartfelt, wise, relieved, enthusiastic, hearty, ironic, provocative, contemptuous and so on. Photographers should capture real smiles. There are two points to pay attention to when capturing characters' expressions:

1, especially to show the eyes of the characters, which is the key in character photography. Although the expression of the eyes comes from the heart of the character, its appearance depends on the direction of the eyes. For example, looking straight ahead is disturbing; Looking down, there is a feeling of meditation and familiarity; Women squint, and so on.

2, should show everyone's different appearance and personality characteristics. The inner characteristics of the characters will be revealed when they speak and do things, and the expressions at this time will be more real and natural. It can be seen that it is easy to take photos close to the personality characteristics of the characters by using the shooting method of ignorance and little knowledge of the subject. In addition to grasping the expression, the summary of figure photography also needs to be related to the posture of the whole body. Facial expression is consistent with the whole body posture, which is the best role expression.

3. The posture of the face is the key to the overall posture. Half side, 1/4 side and 3/4 side can optimize the facial makeup; The outline of the characters can be clearly outlined in all directions, and it is easy to depict the characters; Positive photos have a sense of closeness; Prone and supine can emphasize forehead and jaw respectively. Photographers can use it flexibly in order to be vivid.

4. The task of shooting the whole body or half of the body requires the principle of naturalness, vividness and beauty. Generally speaking, the position of head and body is slightly different and contrasted, which makes them look more natural and comfortable.

5, the hands and arms should be placed naturally, in line with the laws of life and beauty, such as the character's hand holding his chin or holding something in his hand.

6. When shooting people standing, it is best to take one leg as the center of gravity, the other leg is naturally spread out or slightly bent back, and the hand is placed and positioned in the opposite direction. One hand can be idle freely, and the other hand can support the waist, buttocks or hold something, so that the work of hands and legs is staggered.