How to take a good picture of a man?

Although there are many articles about shooting men, compared with women, the amount of materials devoted to shooting men seems to be seriously unbalanced from the proportion of lighting to posing and post-processing. The following mainly discusses the technical guide to shooting men.

Tip 1: Understand the taboo of the topic.

Ask him if he has any sensitive functions before shooting. Protruding nose, double chin, acne scar and a little small belly are all common allergies. Let him express his insecurity, don't feel bored, and assure him that you can solve these problems through posing, lens angle, lighting and post-processing.

Tip 2: Find purpose and meaning.

If it's a family shoot, please ask questions about his family. It sounds effortless, but you will be surprised how long this important step will be missed. What do families like to do together? What's special about his partner? What does he love most about his children or grandchildren? Dig deeper and listen to his answer. You will be surprised at what he reveals.

Tip 3: Give him something to lean on or sit on.

No matter how much preparation you make, many people are uncomfortable in front of the camera, especially at the beginning of shooting. If your subject is embarrassed to stand in front of the camera, please let him lean against a vertical surface, such as a wall, fence, lamppost or car. This will help him feel stable and make him look unnatural. If he sits down, you are ready for the next hint.

Tip 4: Minimize double chins, protruding noses or heavy chins.

One way to reduce double chin is to shoot from above the eyes and let the subject lean forward slightly. If he is sitting, please ask him to put his forearm on his thigh and tilt his knee 45 with you.

You can also use lighting to gain an advantage. Intense directional light will shrink the face or trunk visually.

Tip 5: The theme is natural and relaxed.

Curved arms and legs make your subject look more natural and relaxed, and also have the advantage of making the composition more compact.

Tip 6: Hand model writing

When they face the camera, people will suddenly realize that their hands are hanging vertically at their sides and look embarrassed. If he is standing, please ask him to put a pair of hands in his pocket or put his thumb on his belt. If he sits, he can connect his fingers together or put his hands together. In the case of a family photo, let him hold the child or the child's hand.

Tip 7: Details and Contrast

Details such as eyes, lips and hands help to tell stories and describe the connections between people. Of all these details, my hand is my favorite. Hands are a powerful expression of emotional connection and tenderness. Because of its size, it is in sharp contrast with the hands of women and children, and the hands of men are visually eye-catching.

Tip 8: Post-processing

The photos taken by digital cameras may not be ideal. Speaking of defects, my suggestion is to eliminate any temporary defects.