How is the figure more advanced?

Many novices can't take portraits well, because it is very difficult to pose for the model and find a good shooting angle. Except for very professional portrait photographers, it is difficult for ordinary people to grasp what kind of environment the model is posing in and from which angle to shoot. Today I will tell you about the pose and shooting angle of the model in portrait photography, hoping to inspire you and provide some ideas for portrait photography.

First, head movement

Different head movements bring different aesthetic feeling and artistic conception. Generally, we divide the head movements into four types: supine, prone, lateral and reclining. These four actions represent different meanings. Looking up represents arrogance, bowing down represents introversion and modesty, tilting head represents innocence, tilting head represents loveliness and innocence. Among the four head movements, tilting the head is the most difficult to master.

The head of the photo below almost occupies the whole picture, and the wind blows the hair to make the whole picture full of movement. The model's expression is also in place, which makes the whole picture full of tension and has a feeling of vigorous rise.

Author: Ghost Knight appeared Author: Zhou Fangzhu

Sometimes finger movements can make your photos more agile. For example, in the photo below, the finger is placed on the edge of the lip, and the model gazes at the picture gently. The whole picture looks very smart and has a feeling of wanting to say.

Photographer: I'm from Atlantis

Side face shooting can outline the outline of the model's face well, thus highlighting the beauty of the model. When choosing a side face, you must pay attention to the eyes of the model, with the focus on the eyes of the model. Because of this profile, the model's eyes almost determine the quality of the photo.

Photographer: In a hurry.

Second, how to shoot the sitting posture of the characters?

I distinguish between sitting postures in two forms, one is based on the sitting posture of the model at an angle of 45 with the camera, and the other is based on the sitting posture of the model with her legs crossed. The first sitting posture can be subdivided into: oblique sitting posture, back sitting posture and side back sitting posture; The second sitting posture can also be subdivided into: thigh crossing and calf crossing.

Oblique sitting posture:

Back sitting posture:

Sitting on your side:

Sitting posture with legs crossed:

When shooting sitting portraits, we should pay attention to the following aspects:

① Shooting a sitting portrait, the model is suitable for posing a static expression.

② When shooting a sitting portrait, the handling of body joints is very important. Generally, few photographers will take pictures of the person sitting in front, because the knees of the model sitting in front are facing the camera, so the legs of the model will appear very thick and short.

(3) When the model is sitting, don't sit too real. Sitting too real gives people a feeling of listlessness. You can sit empty, which will give people a very comfortable feeling.

Because the sitting figure will not be fully displayed, we should try not to let the model wear loose and fat clothes when shooting the sitting portrait, and let the model wear clothes that show the figure.

⑤ When sitting and posing, we should first look for the most suitable body proportion from the lens, which is suitable for looking comfortable. For example: exposed parts of the body, legs, arms, waist, etc. , there will be no lines distorted by rotation and extrusion.

Like the photo below, the picture looks very fresh through low angle and backlight shooting. The model leans down slightly and interacts with the cat at the same time. The whole picture is sweet and fresh.

Photographer: Han Jing's work title: You are Sunshine.

Lean your back slightly against the wall, put your hands on your sides at will, straighten one leg forward and lift one leg slightly. The whole picture looks soft and warm, which is also the theme of photo-element.

Photography: Canon Works Name: Su

Third, how to shoot a good standing posture

You can see a person's accomplishment from his standing, sitting, walking and speaking, but you should pay special attention to the details when taking pictures. Knowing the details can make your photos look better. Here are some details you need to pay attention to when taking pictures standing:

(1) When one leg stands straight, the other leg crosses freely or bends slightly as far as possible.

Don't stand up straight, let your body do some small movements to make it look bent.

(3) general standing posture requires swinging from the feet.

When the model stands sideways, slightly bending her body can highlight the curvaceous beauty of women. Like the photo below, the model's body is slightly bent, and the combination of the blurred eyes of the model and the composition of the trichotomy makes the whole picture more attractive.

Photographer: yzladam's work title: "Club Angle"

If you go out to take pictures, you can take pictures at both wide and low angles. Against the blue sky and white clouds, the model in the picture is very beautiful, giving people a feeling of being integrated with nature.

Photography: Walking in a hurry Title: Walking in Western Sichuan

Natural and fresh photos, models sticking out their tongues are relaxed and lively, props cover their eyes, and they are naughty and moving.

Photographer: Rabbit with rabbit sauce. Title: Summer Campaign

Fourth, how to shoot the figure lying posture?

When the model is lying down and taking pictures, it can well show the curvaceous beauty of her figure. Here I divide the lying posture into three types: front lying, side lying and reclining. Models should pay attention to the placement of their hands and feet when taking pictures in a prone position. Putting your hands and feet well can enrich the changes of pictures and lines, and putting them badly will make the photos very distorted.

If the model chooses to lie on her side, where to put her hand is a very critical issue. For example, in the following photo, the model is lying on her side, with one hand in front of her head and one hand bent on her body, which looks elegant and natural. In addition, the photo adopts diagonal composition, which conveys a quiet aesthetic feeling.

Photographer: Fan Chen

Lying posture is mostly used for indoor private photos, and it is not easy to find a suitable lying position outdoors, and lying posture is not as easy to shoot as other postures, and the angle is not easy to find. If the angle is not good, it will be ugly to shoot, so don't rush to press the shutter before shooting, find more angles and see which one looks good from the viewfinder. Usually at least one hand is placed on the head or waist to form a curve, which has a great influence on the aesthetic feeling of the whole picture.

Fifth, take photos by subtraction.

When taking portraits, you can take pictures of the model's parts to show the model's emotions. This part may be the hostess of the model or a part of the model's body. Some people think that people without faces like photography are not enough to express their emotions, but the opposite is true. A simple background and a very representative part can give people strong feelings.

(1) Excavate the most beautiful part.

You should also pay attention to the subject when taking portraits. Only when the theme is clear can the theme be effectively expressed. So where should I use as the main body of the picture? It's up to you to find out with the lens, because everyone has their own unique side.

② express the part clearly and concisely.

The pictures of local portraits must be concise and the background must be clean, so that the local expressive force is strong. It is recommended that you use soft light when shooting parts. A better way to express visual impact is to cut and shoot along the central axis of the face.

③ Blur the background with a large aperture.

I believe everyone knows that a large aperture can blur the background, thus better highlighting the subject. This is the best way to shoot a part. A large aperture can produce a shallow depth of field, thus obtaining a hazy background.

④ Pay attention to bold treatment in the later period.

The shooting part often needs post-editing, because it is difficult for novices to master the pre-shooting part, so they need post-editing. Although cropping will have a certain impact on the picture, there is no way to better represent this part.

The eyes are one of the most important parts of the role. When a theme is determined, you can ask the role to convey emotions through eyes and infect the audience.

Photographer: Savior

Photographer: Savior

6. Clever use of props to add color to photos.

The props were used skillfully and the photos were taken well. When taking portraits, you can use some props to help you shoot. Props can add vitality to photos and make models look more lively. Props can effectively solve these problems for those who don't know where to put their hands when taking pictures, or who are nervous when taking pictures. However, the props used must match the theme and shooting environment of the photo.

There are many props around, coffee is a prop when drinking coffee, umbrella is a prop when it rains, and camera is a prop when taking pictures.

Umbrella:

Camera:

Hat:

VII. Prospects for rational utilization

Using foreground to shoot in portrait photography can play the role of visual balance and enhance the sense of space in the picture. But not every photo needs a foreground. When taking pictures, you need to choose and use the foreground according to the situation at that time and the content of the picture.

① Use flowers as the foreground.

Just like the photo below, shooting a blurred background with a large aperture and then using roses as the foreground effectively highlights the beauty of girls.

Photograph: Rose

② Take glass as the prospect.

Using glass as the foreground is a common shooting technique, and the isolation of glass can produce a hazy feeling, thus rendering the state and expression of the characters. In addition, the window frame as the foreground of the picture makes the photo more attractive.