The use of small apertures for professional photography in the studio

Introduction: Is it best to use a shallow depth of field effect when shooting portraits? This sentence is not entirely correct. At least many professional photography taken in the studio actually use a small aperture. In commercial portrait shooting situations, people and products are often the focus. For example, in clothing advertisements, whether it is the texture of the clothes or the design details, they need to be fully displayed; when shooting makeup, the emphasis is on flawless skin and smart styling. If you want to create a soft touch, you also need to use a small aperture to describe the surface texture. The use of small apertures in professional studio photography

Of course, the main subject of photography is simply "people", but it is also necessary to take into account the overall shape, expressions, emotions, and even physical expressions. At this time, the use of small apertures creates depth and depth. Depth of field allows people to record it vividly in images. Therefore, when shooting in the studio, there are often more opportunities to use small apertures than large apertures. What is tested is the photographer's control of studio light, such as direction, texture, color, etc. a

▲With the help of depth of field and precise lighting placement, the wall and light texture can be recorded completely and delicately, adding more interesting little details to the image. Nikon D800 + 24-70mm 28mm end of 2.8. Aperture F8, shutter 1/160 second, ISO 125, M full manual mode, RAW to JPEG. Photography: 5PM Studio Xie Zhihua, Model: Doer International, Manufacturer: Yahoo Shopping Mall AllBlack

▲Commercial shooting cases for jewelry, accessories and makeup often require large-size output, and small apertures provide more details and good quality Image quality.

70mm end of Nikon D800 + 24-70 mm F2.8 G. Aperture F9, shutter 1/200 second, ISO 100, M full manual mode, RAW to JPEG. Photography: 5PM Studio, Model: Yan An, Manufacturer: CLMAXX

What is more interesting is that when shooting in a studio, aperture and shutter speed should be looked at separately. In many cases, the shutter speed is just adjusted to the flash. Shutter sync speed or lower is enough. The main reason is that the professional studio lights in the studio are instant light sources, and the exposure is usually completed the moment the shutter is fully opened. It is also because the time is very short, as long as the photographer's movements are not large or fast. Not fast, it can basically complete the work of condensation movements. Therefore, the aperture size does not need to consider the shutter speed in particular, but depends on the flash output. That is, the smaller the aperture setting, the stronger the flash output needs to be set. Of course, if it is paired with a diffuser, tracing paper, When using reflective umbrellas and other shed light accessories, the flash output also needs to be appropriately adjusted and enhanced. In order to accurately confirm the output value of each shed light, it is best to use a professional light meter that can measure instantaneous light for more accurate lighting arrangements. Work.

▲The three-dimensionality of space is usually composed of light and shadow when shooting in a studio, rather than the shallow depth of field often used by players.

The 44mm end of Nikon D800 + 24-70 mm F2.8 G. Aperture F7.1, shutter 1/160 second, ISO 100, M full manual mode RAW to JPEG. Photography: 5PM Studio Xie Zhihua, Model: Aino International, Manufacturer: Junyue International LeBags.

▲For commercial studio shooting, products and models must be photographed clearly, and the use of small apertures is a must.

70mm end of Nikon D800 + 24-70 mm F2.8 G. Aperture F9, shutter 1/200 second, ISO 160, M full manual mode, RAW to JPEG, Photography: 5PM Studio, Model: Xu Jinglan, Manufacturer: my Dress My Fashion Dream Factory

Shooting Notes< /p>

When shooting in the studio, be careful not to exceed the maximum shutter sync speed supported by the studio lights, but also not too slow to avoid afterimages or yellowish simulated light color temperatures due to absorption of ambient light. .

Some high-end studio lights that use flashlight drive and stability support ultra-high-speed synchronization, but their output is also limited. These are all things that need to be paid attention to before actual shooting.

When using diffusers and color filters, the output of the studio light will be weakened due to the medium. Fine-tuning is required to increase the output before shooting. It is best to use a professional light meter to confirm.

The sensitivity is usually not adjusted too high. It is recommended to use a sensitivity value of ISO 100~200 to obtain better image quality.

There is no fixed value for the aperture size. It needs to be adjusted according to the focal length used, the shooting range, and the output of the studio light. The commonly used aperture range is mostly around F8 ~ F16.