Shooting skills of landscape portraits

Shooting portraits of scenery in beautiful places is a very challenging job for photographers, which requires comprehensive abilities in theme, framing, composition and lighting. The following is the content of some landscape portrait shooting skills I collected, hoping to help you in your photography.

Generally speaking, the scenic spot has a large site and many scenery, and it can be painted almost everywhere, but it is easy to make people feel that the flowers are too complicated. If the photographer easily presses the shutter without thinking, the photos taken are often bland and the effect is not good; Or clearly conceived as a landscape portrait, it has become a landscape photo, and the characters have become dispensable embellishments, which deviates from the purpose and original intention of our shooting. Here, I give you eight suggestions for your reference based on my accumulated experience and skills in shooting.

Scenery portrait shooting skills:

Wide-angle foreground: The sunflower in the foreground below not only illustrates the environment, but also plays a role in shielding. Because the photos were taken in a low position with a wide-angle lens, without these flowers, the lower limbs of the characters would be seriously deformed and the aesthetic feeling would be destroyed.

Scenery portrait shooting skills:

This is a good way to make people jump or dance and get off the ground, because dynamic objects are the easiest way to catch readers' eyes. You can lower the camera to shoot, which can not only bring more sky and distant mountains into the environment, but also highlight the jumping height.

People's blue skirts and scarves are visually young and lively, and with the jumping action, the image of energetic young women stands out. Running and jumping can be more used in landscape portrait shooting, showing people's feelings of flying their hearts and pursuing the freedom of nature. In the composition, the props of the sun umbrella are placed in the lower left corner of the picture, which echoes the characters in the upper right corner and balances the picture. Suggestion 8: When shooting close-ups of people, both people and scenery should be considered. Because it can't show the whole landscape, it is a good way to choose representative objects to see the big from the small.

Although landscape portraits emphasize the blend of people and scenery, the focus is still on expressing people, and shooting close-ups of people is also a common technique. In the following two photos, patches of green leaves and small floating flocs, although not much ink, make the characters interact well with the environment.

It should be noted that when shooting close-ups of soft and fresh female portraits, soft light should be used to form a faint shadow, otherwise it will lose the feeling of lightness and freshness. The light in the scenic spot is complex, so it is very important to fill the face. A dull face will not be "clean" enough, and it will not be beautiful anyway. Even if it is artificially brightened later, it will affect the texture of the picture because of too many reckless points. In principle, the amount of light on a person's face should not be lower than the environment (except for backlit portraits)-when the light ratio between the face and the environment reaches 1: 1, the environment can be darkened to some extent, and the specific amount of light can be adjusted according to actual needs.

The color of the photo is enhanced in the later tone processing. Green symbolizes youth and life, and visually gives people a feeling of "freshness". When shooting, let the characters bow their heads slightly to form a curve, which not only avoids the dullness of composition, but also reveals a charming and lovely atmosphere.

Aperture: 2.8 Shutter: 1/2000 ISO: 100 Exposure compensation:-1/3

When shooting sweet landscape portraits, try to make the characters move, so that the photos will appear lively. When shooting, let the model wave his arm, let the wool fall in succession, attract the reader's attention, and play a role in seeing the big picture from the small. If the model has fair skin, reduce the exposure appropriately, otherwise the skin will lose details due to overexposure.

Scenery portrait shooting skills:

First, the theme of shooting can be established according to the characteristics of this kind of scenery, so that people and scenery can be better integrated and a beautiful artistic conception can be created;

Second, according to different scenery characteristics, the most appropriate expression techniques are adopted to make the works more "brilliant".

1. Mountains, rivers and lakes: This kind of scene is magnificent, which is in strong contrast with the exquisiteness of women. The photos taken can leave a beautiful and profound feeling.

2. Grassland Pingchuan: The sky is wild, the beauty blends in, and the sky, land and people blend in, especially showing the characteristics of natural and fresh scenery.

3. Characteristic scenic spots: Large areas of flowers, thatch and other characteristic scenery are often seasonal and suitable for shooting meaningful subjects.

4. Forest trees: The quiet forest is full of mysterious feelings, which makes people think. In the meantime, the light is relatively large, and it is easy to take interesting photos. This kind of scenic spot is suitable for shooting quiet and sentimental subjects, creating an elegant artistic conception like the Wizard of Oz.

Scenery portrait shooting skills:

The advantages and difficulties of scenic spot creation are obvious. On the bright side: the air quality is good, the light is transparent, the sense of direction is strong, and the photos taken are clear and bright. There are many opportunities for blue sky and white clouds. Unlike in cities, the sky is almost afraid to appear in the landscape frame. But everything has advantages and disadvantages-when the light is strong, it is easy to form obvious shadows. In addition, the dynamic range of digital cameras is small, and if you are not careful, you will die white and black, losing details. So it's best to shoot in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid too strong light.

In light processing, different angles of light will bring different effects. Sunlight shooting: the picture is bright, the color is fully restored, and it is easy to shoot a soft picture. The disadvantage is that the three-dimensional sense of people and scenery is poor. It is worth noting that when shooting along the light, it is necessary to avoid too strong sunlight, otherwise the model's eyes will be blinded by strong light. Side light shooting: it can outline the lines of people and scenery, with strong contrast between light and shade, which can show richer levels, make the picture more stereoscopic, and have the contrast between light and shade of hue, which makes the photo very transparent. The principle of supplementary light is to keep the contrast between light and shade, and at the same time reduce the shadow to some extent. After all, we are taking soft portraits of women. Backlight is also a common expression of outdoor shooting. Its advantage is that it can shoot beautiful side light and shiny hair. When shooting in reverse light, the supplementary light for the face is slightly weaker than the background light, otherwise it will appear unnatural.

If there are photography assistants or friends at the scene, the reflector is a more economical light supplement tool. Easy to carry, easy to control the direction of light supplement, and will not destroy the scene light around the characters. If there is no one to help, the first choice is the lamp factory flash, which can effectively reduce the light ratio. Remember to bring a tripod as a lamp holder. When shooting, put the bracket near the person and adjust the distance and height as needed. Use the wireless trigger to flash, otherwise the output range of the flash will be sharply reduced due to high-speed synchronization when shooting at a long distance, and the flash on the camera hot shoes will not shine on the model. The off-board flash can also control the direction of fill light, making it more in line with the needs of creation.

The original flash and trigger are relatively matched, which can realize high-speed synchronization and make the lens shoot under a large aperture. The maximum synchronization speed of outdoor lights on the market is generally limited to 1/200 seconds, which makes it impossible for photographers to use a large aperture. In addition, flashlights are usually bulky, and batteries are a heavy burden in the wild. If the battery is dead, it can't be charged in time, and the original portable flash uses the No.5 battery, which is very convenient to carry and buy. Recommendation 3. When shooting outside the scenic spot, we should follow the principle of convenience and practicality.

When shooting in scenic spots, telephoto and wide-angle lenses are often used-telephoto can shorten the distance when shooting distant mountains and rivers, while wide-angle lenses can capture as much information as possible when shooting large scenes nearby. Interestingly, the "portrait head" commonly used in cities is rarely used for the simple reason that it is neither long nor short, which can neither bring distant objects closer nor accommodate large scenes nearby. Imagine, who will make great efforts to take portraits or busts in beautiful scenic spots?

It is inevitable to climb mountains and wade in scenic spots, and using zoom lens is a rational configuration. Some photographers like the perfect imaging brought by the fixed-focus lens. But when taking pictures at scenic spots, the wind is generally strong. Frequent lens replacement will make the imaging components of digital cameras called "vacuum cleaners" inhale more dust, and if they encounter cold weather such as rain and snow, they will also put models and cameras under greater pressure. With the continuous progress of optical technology, the zoom lens is getting better and better now, and the tiny imaging difference between the fixed lens and the zoom lens can't be distinguished by the naked eye. Moreover, in many cases, in order to ensure the clarity and texture of the scene, the maximum aperture is not always used, and the imaging level of the zoom lens can be "upgraded" after reducing the aperture.

It is recommended to use a shoulder bag camera. Carrying a shoulder bag for a long time is easy to hurt your shoulder. In the process of traveling, it is difficult to balance your body with a heavy backpack, and the roads in scenic spots are usually rugged, so keeping your body balanced can ensure safety. Backpack can also make people free their hands when going up and down the slope, grasp the surrounding trees, cables and other fixtures, or lean on crutches.

The focal length of 200mm can bring the distant mountain closer, and its compression makes the distant scenery become a natural background cloth. It was in the evening when shooting, and the light angle was low, forming a beautiful side light. Due to the low color temperature, the color tone presents a warm and pleasing golden color.

Aperture: 6.3 shutter: 1/320 ISO: 100 exposure compensation: 0.

The focal length of 16mm can capture the atmospheric scene at close range and make the plateau scenery more expressive. When using a wide-angle lens, put the characters in front of the screen, otherwise the characters will become too small. Recommendation 4. When shooting landscape portraits, especially when panoramic views are needed, we should fully consider the balance of composition and use colors and lines to coordinate with the characters.

For example, with distant mountains as the background, we should properly depict the majestic form of mountains and rivers, so that the expressions of characters can be integrated with the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers. Generally speaking, with the distant mountains as the background, vertical shooting is often used to show the height and rigor of the peaks and enhance the depth of the picture. Pay attention to the position and shooting angle of the characters. The proportion of the sky should not be too large, otherwise it will weaken the momentum of mountains and rivers.

Medium and long focal length lenses are often used to shoot mountain scenery because the distance between mountains is very long. The medium-long focal length lens has the visual effect of compressing objects at different distances to the same plane, and the main body will not be loose. The undulating mountains and winding lines guide the reader's sight, and the intersection of the two mountains is the most important thing in the sight. Putting the characters in this position can be emphasized well.

The figure stands just at the intersection of two mountains, which is beneficial to focus the line of sight. Snow-capped mountains form layers in color, which also enriches the picture. When shooting snow scenes, bright and reflective snow will "cheat" the camera's metering system. Without active compensation, snow will turn gray due to underexposure.

The first thing to pay attention to when shooting at the water's edge is the composition elements. The boundary between waves, lakeshore, hillside grassland and forest, these natural lines are divided into different color blocks, which are layered on top of each other, and the vastness of nature is infinitely extended. The lines and color blocks in the background extend the visual effect of the picture, and there is no clear texture and hierarchy, so the viewer's line of sight can easily focus on the performance of the characters.

The telephoto lens is the best choice for shooting such multi-level scenes (front shore, lake, back shore, hillside forest and distant mountain). Its sense of compression can make the distant scenery from far to near, from small to large, and the picture becomes more compact. In the case that the overall environment is dark and there is no need to keep too many background details, the face after soft light filling (using reflector) can be used as the exposure basis to darken the background, form a unified dark field and highlight the characters.

The yak in the foreground is included in the painting, which on the one hand explains the shooting environment, on the other hand gives people a novel feeling and makes the picture more interesting.

Scenery portrait shooting skills:

If you are showing a large sea of flowers, it is also a good way to choose a slope with inclination in addition to a high-angle overhead shot, which can make the picture full of flowers and form a balanced symmetry with the people put aside. Such a picture can make readers form a psychological hint that the sea of flowers is infinitely extended and render a romantic and beautiful atmosphere.

Aperture: 2.8 shutter: 1/200 ISO: 200 exposure compensation: +2/3.

The winding path leads the reader's attention to the depths of the picture, implying the vastness of the sea of flowers. The characters are elegant in shape, and they should strive to be natural in posture and have enough movements: no movements at all will appear dull, and too many movements will appear artificial. When the grassland is in Ma Pingchuan, people are easily "submerged" and become the ornament of the landscape. In order to avoid this situation, people should be placed in the most conspicuous position in the picture.

People are placed in front of the screen, which is the first point of the reader's sight. Wide-angle lens has the perspective characteristics of "near big and far small". When the figure is placed in front, it becomes "big" visually. Putting people in the center of the picture can avoid the serious perspective distortion caused by super wide-angle lens.

Scenery portrait shooting skills:

1, pay attention to cold and warmth. The weather in other places changes as soon as it changes. It is best to wear a windproof and waterproof coat, which is very airtight.

2. Carry commonly used drugs, such as cold medicine, stomach medicine and band-aid. If you are going to the plateau, people who are prone to altitude sickness should also prepare some related drugs. Unless it is winter, be sure to bring insect repellent water.

3. If you are going to road trip, the roads in remote mountainous areas can't be smooth, and four-wheel drive is highly recommended. If shooting outdoors in winter, snow chains are the guarantee of safety.

4. The weather in the scenic spot is complex and changeable, so we must protect the camera to avoid delaying business. Camera bags need to be all-weather to cope with the weather that may turn sunny to rainy (snowy) at any time; Camera protective bag is very important. It can put the camera inside and let the photographer shoot in light rain and light snow.

It is very important to bring enough food and drinking water. When shooting at scenic spots, unpredictable situations such as car breakdowns and blocked road conditions are easy to occur on the road, so it is difficult to ensure normal dining and prepare dry food and drinking water.

6. Photographers benefit from nature and should undertake the obligation to protect it. Remember to take away the garbage left during shooting. You know, there are no garbage cleaners in those places. If you leave something that can't be decomposed, such as plastic, that place will be scarred forever.