How to get a good view in portrait photography?

In photography, we will introduce three kinds of eye expressions that can be used in portrait photography. By using different types of eye expressions, we will get completely different photos, which will have different styles and impress the audience in different ways. No matter how powerful the function of the software is, the expression and eyes can't be modified, so it is particularly important to express the eyes vividly and emotionally when shooting.

1. Direct eye contact

If the subject's line of sight is aimed at the camera, there will be a connection between the person who looks at the photo and the person who is photographed. This connection is conveyed by the expressive force of the model. Portraits may be attractive, angry, funny or timid. Through direct eye contact, the subject knows that he is being photographed and begins to pose for photos.

2. Eye contact between photographic subjects

Different from direct eye contact, eye contact between models conveys the relationship between pictures. People who look at photos become bystanders and don't participate in what is happening in the picture. Usually, this kind of eye contact is used to express love, which can be seen in many wedding photos, but with this appearance, negative emotions such as anger and fear may also appear. Eye contact between models does not mean that there must be two people. Children and dogs can play together, such as decorating a bunch of flowers.

3. Indirect expression of eyes

In this case, we are talking about a model who doesn't look at the camera. It seems that she doesn't even know that she is taking pictures, and she is completely immersed in her own thoughts. At this time, the model either looks at the distance or closes his eyes and is immersed in his own thinking. Such a picture creates a mysterious and thoughtful atmosphere, and it is impossible to say with certainty that a person's attention is directed at the picture. This kind of understatement inspires and produces an attractive tension in the photo, which makes the viewer stop his eyes to guess and think.

When shooting, no matter how beautiful the posture is, how wonderful the lighting is, how good the composition is, the poor eyes will make the whole picture pale. For another example, when we want to express a feeling of leaving and staying, we can look at the back sideways, but it is not enough to keep our eyes in place, but we must rely on the cooperation of our limbs.