People's photography skills in rainy days

Lead: Portrait creation in rainy days is believed to be the theme that a few photographers will shoot. In addition to unpredictable weather, the equipment is easily damaged by moisture and lacks the main light source, so it is difficult to grasp the three-dimensional sense. These are all important reasons. But it is precisely because there are fewer people taking such photos that it is easier to attract people's attention. Here I share the skills of taking pictures of people in rainy days. Welcome to refer!

Fully prepared

Because the model needs to get wet, it is best to use waterproof cosmetics in the makeup part to keep the basic shape in the rain. If the model has long hair, it is inevitable that it will get tangled because of getting wet. If you consider the hairstyle, it is best to use an umbrella to maintain it, or consider the order of taking pictures, which can show the story of a process in the work. Another key point is that it is best to anticipate the posture or situation to be photographed in advance and communicate well, such as whether to plan to sit, lie on the wet ground, or the color of underwear exposed after clothes are soaked in water. These need to be confirmed with the model in advance. In addition, it's not just dry changing clothes, big towels and so on. They are all essential items, and you should pay special attention to the camera backpack you carry with you. It is best to use a waterproof shoulder bag camera and a raincoat with the camera bag to prevent water from infiltrating into the bag due to squatting or heavy rain. Of course, a better way is to give up changing lenses and shoot with one camera and one mirror, which can reduce a lot of tedious work and make the shooting process more flexible.

Application of light-colored white clothing

When we visited Ayou, who had practical experience in taking portraits in rainy days, we asked why the clothes in his works were mainly white. He replied: "White light-colored clothes that get wet can best show the figure curve, but it is also easy to expose shortcomings. Be especially careful when shooting! " In fact, in the focus of portrait shooting, in addition to expression, the figure curve caused by a good POSE has always been a key point that cannot be ignored. If the model's curves are beautiful and the wet clothes are close to the skin, this advantage can be emphasized more. The material of white yarn and chiffon itself can vaguely see through the clothes built in it, which is more obvious when it is wet. Therefore, the clothes built inside, whether underwear, cute sports or clothes built inside, need to take into account the results of work. If you want to wear brightly colored clothes, it is best to shoot in a bright rainy environment to guide the model's emotions, and it is best to focus on the cuteness, laughter and fun of positive emotions. If you don't have much idea about color matching, the safest color system is mainly black and white. Whether indifferent, sad or lonely, you can have good results.

Useful waterproof spray

Thanks to waterproof technology, many fabrics of camera bags have waterproof function, which is mainly caused by dipping chemicals in advance, so the waterproof function will gradually weaken. At this time, it can be strengthened by waterproof spray sold in the market. When using, it is best to clean and dry the bag first, spray it evenly, then dry it and spray it again. Spraying several layers in this way can be more waterproof and durable.

Works that blend in with the environment

Considering shooting in the rain and actively adding rainy environment to the work can make the picture have more interesting details. Many people always feel that the picture quality is not sharp and clear when they first come into contact with rainy day photography. However, when used in reverse, they can present another feminine flavor. As long as the model is not too far away from the camera, the influence of rain on the subject can be greatly reduced. In addition, the background is blurred at different distance levels because of rain, which can present a unique image experience. When there are dark environments such as shade trees and corridors in the background, you can use a slow shutter to capture the rain effect. In the choice of lens, it is best to focus from the medium focus to the telephoto focus, so that the rain can be expressed without a too slow shutter. In addition, the reflection formed by road water is definitely the best element in rainy days. If the clarity of the reflection and the color of the reflection are close to the mirror effect, you can take the illusion of standing in the sky. The ripples formed when rain drops on the water surface and the childlike innocence of kicking and splashing water on the water surface are also good elements that can be utilized.

The Magic of Turning Rain into Snow —— Flash Technology

Using flash to control the direction of light source or create special effects can be said to be a very important skill in portrait photography. However, if the reader has ever had the experience of directly filling the light with the flash on the top of the machine, he should be troubled by many white spots (raindrops) in the picture. To solve this problem, the best way is to use off-board flash, so that raindrops will not be over-reflected, but they can maintain the aesthetic feeling like snow. In the direction of lighting, it is suggested to supplement the main light from the side or design interesting effect light from the rear. In the example on this page, only the flash with full light output in the background is used, and there is a little flash on the front through the reflection of rain and fog. Finally, after a little adjustment in post-production, you can make a quite dramatic image. Although some people have tried to fill the light off the plane directly with an external flash in light rain, it is better to pay attention to the problem of water ingress. It's safer to choose a high-grade flash with waterproof and dustproof design, and ask your peers to help you fill the light, and cover it with an umbrella when not in use.

The dance of city light and rain

Recently, the usability of high-sensitivity cameras has been greatly improved, which makes many people begin to challenge the problem of low-light shooting that was difficult to reach in the past. Compared with ordinary images taken during the day, colorful city lights present unique works, but we can also find that there are too many black parts in photos taken under the background of insufficient light. But when shooting in the rain, because the ground can reflect all kinds of neon lights, including signs, traffic lights and so on. As long as you observe carefully when shooting, you can use these naturally reflected colored light to cooperate with the model to take pictures. As for the rain silk effect mentioned above, as long as the angle is moved, the street lamp is arranged behind the model, and the bright rain silk lines can be photographed by using the continuous light of the scene.

Another shooting method that can be considered is to use the water drops on transparent glass or umbrella as the foreground, arrange the shadow of the trajectory after the water drops flow, sit down on the model's face, or use the reflection to form a colorful halo. These are very good rainy days. Of course, if you install protective glasses, you can also consider spraying a few drops of rain beads on the lens. By disturbing the light, the work will be more like our usual visual experience in rainy days and increase the audience's resonance.