How to shoot a reflection that echoes the character's environment?

Lead: Take a reflection (mirror image) in a photo, and use the reflection to echo people and the environment, which can often form a picture with great formal beauty; Or use the optical illusion effect to create a wide field of vision, making the picture look more magnificent and full of momentum; Reflection is also a very interesting visual element, which can be the most vivid ornament in the picture. Photographer's grid is also well versed in this, making full use of various environmental factors when shooting, and depicting a wonderful reflective world on the reflector. Let's take a look at how to shoot a reflection that echoes the character's environment.

Take a reflection in a photo

1, water surface/ground

Shooting the reflection of the ground/water, low-angle framing can be integrated into more environments. Because the appearance of reflection is related to the shooting angle, changing the angle between the camera and the ground can change the size and shape of reflection in the picture. In addition, the distance between the reflection and the photographer needs to be considered. The farther the distance is, the closer the ratio of reflection to real scene is, and the influence of shooting angle is not obvious. Of course, there are also some situations that are not suitable for low-angle framing, so as not to affect the beautiful picture because of the distortion of characters.

Aperture: f/7. 1, speed: 1/80s, ISO: 100, focal length: 12mm.

The picture is located in the gap between two architectural elements, and the height is patchy. When shooting, stick to the water and shoot at a low angle. The proportion of figures and reflections is balanced and the composition is symmetrical. Using wide-angle lens to shoot, the water surface appears very wide, and the pebbles at the bottom of the water are highlighted in the foreground, which increases the level details of the picture.

2. The reflection plane with higher position

Tables or other reflection planes on the ground are also often used to shoot reflections. Since you can only take a bust of one person, you should pay more attention to the control of angle and proportion when combining reflections.

Aperture: f/6.3, speed: 1/640s, ISO: 100, focal length: 24 mm.

As a whole, a symmetrical picture form is adopted, which combines the changes of picture composition and symmetry. Using a smooth desktop to form a reflection, although the details are not clear enough, echoes with the people as the foreground, increasing the visual tension.

3. Glass wall

When shooting the reflection on the glass wall, we should pay attention to observation and adjust the shooting angle according to the position of the characters to make the reflection on the glass clearer. In addition, attention should be paid to avoid direct glare, and the reflection on the glass will destroy the integrity of the picture; When the angle of the sun is relatively low, it should be avoided that the shadow of characters is projected on the reflective wall to cover up the reflection and affect the aesthetic feeling of the picture.

Aperture: f/2.2, speed: 1/800s, ISO: 100, focal length: 24 mm

The real scene is closely connected with the reflection, and the field of vision is fully unfolded, which can give people a feeling of being both real and illusory, and can't tell where the real shadow is.

Aperture: f/ 1.8, speed: 1/8000s, ISO: 100, focal length: 24 mm

The partition or shape on the wall separates the real scene from the reflection, and the lines and layers are more abundant.

4, reflective little things

There are many glass or other smooth objects in life that can form reflections, and the characteristics of object shapes often make the picture very interesting. There are many objects that can reflect, such as cars, water droplets, glass or metal products. This kind of reflection can appear anywhere. Only by paying more attention and observing carefully can we take creative photos.

Taking such photos usually focuses on objects that produce reflections. The control of focal length and aperture depends on the specific situation, which can identify people in the foreground or distant view, thus establishing the relationship between reflection and people.

Aperture: f/5, speed:1160s, ISO: 160, focal length: 70mm.

The reflection on the light bulb is deformed and looks interesting. The aperture should not be too large, and it is appropriate to distinguish the actual situation of the characters.

Reflection means symmetry, so pay more attention when shooting? Balance? , you can be symmetrical in the middle of the proportional balance, or you can change the overall structure and seek more diverse forms of change while being symmetrical.

To achieve the balance of the picture, we should pay more attention to composition, mainly depending on the shooting environment and performance focus. Generally speaking, the open scenery and simple environment are more suitable for symmetrical composition. If some environments are too empty or difficult to follow the rules, try to leave a large area of blank, put aside the subject and reflection of the characters and give people room for imagination.

Aperture: f/2.2, speed: 1/4000s, ISO: 100, focal length: 50 mm.

Control the shooting angle, so that the proportion of characters and reflections is balanced. At the same time, the overall composition adopts a structural approach, which changes the simple symmetry in form and makes the picture more attractive.

Aperture: f/3.5, speed: 1/320s, ISO: 100, focal length: 24 mm.

Use the reflection of the TV screen to form a reflection, which is balanced and symmetrical. At this time, the role of light and shade is reflected. The characters in the bright area and the reflection with darker exposure but clearer highlights set each other off.

Aperture: f/ 1.8, speed:11250s, ISO: 100, focal length: 24 mm.

The picture is symmetrically composed in the center, and the form is simple, and the details of people and the sky are perfectly presented in the reflection in the water.

Advanced game of shooting reflection.

Blend into the landscape

Reflection is a very common technique in landscape shooting, so pay attention to the overall atmosphere when shooting. When determining exposure value, don't just look at people, but consider the overall situation. There is reflection on the water surface, and there will be some deviation when measuring light. Generally speaking, underexposure is more conducive to post-control

Aperture: f/6.3, speed: 1/500 s ISO: 100, focal length: 24 mm

Dynamic: the reflection in the breeze appears to be fluctuating, and the ripples of water waves also increase the movement of the picture. Wide-angle: use a wide-angle lens to blend into more environments, with a wide field of vision and a feeling of infinite extension.

Aperture: f/3.2, speed: 1/250s ISO: 100, focal length: 70mm.

Static: both the scenery and the characters show a sense of tranquility, as if time is condensed here. Telephoto: Using telephoto shooting, the picture is compressed to a certain extent, and the scenery is more compact, which is also conducive to excluding irrelevant things in the picture.

Just shoot the reflection.

When the reflective effect is very interesting or the medium is very special, you can abandon people and only take the reflective part as the main body of the picture, and generally keep the basic form of the reflective medium. In addition to the formal aesthetic feeling, with the help of some special objects, we can produce meaningful hints and shoot a picture with a sense of story.

Aperture: f/2.2, speed:11600siso:100, focal length: 24 mm

Because the reflective part is slightly underexposed, the highlight part is kept clearer, and you can see that the reflection on the window reflects the rich details of the subject and the sky, and the picture is very vivid.

Aperture: f/ 10, speed:1100s, ISO:400, focal length: 24 mm

The pregnant mother's figure is reflected on the glass dial, suggesting the passage of time and the state of waiting for a beautiful moment. This painting is very charming.

Catch multiple reflections

Shooting multiple reflections requires some design of the environment, or careful observation and adjustment to the best shooting position. It is necessary to make full use of all kinds of materials in the scene environment, find a suitable reflective medium, and the finer the observation, the more wonderful the reflective effect, and at the same time try to eliminate irrelevant interference factors in the picture.

Aperture: f/7. 1, speed: 1/640s, ISO: 100, focal length: 24 mm.

The angles of mirrors, water surfaces and figures should be controlled accurately, and fine-tuning should be done frequently when taking pictures until the best performance is found.

Just like re-exposure: the overlapping of virtual and real scenes.

The image reflected on the glass, combined with the real scene behind the glass, becomes the same image effect as re-exposure. When the exterior windows are superimposed, we should pay attention to the echo and contrast between them to emphasize the interaction between the two characters. In addition, you can also express the characters in a semi-silhouette way, so that the real scenery behind them is superimposed in the outline of the characters, enhancing the sense of drama in the picture. Pay attention to the incident angle of sunlight when shooting.

Aperture: f/ 1.6, speed:11250s, ISO: 100, focal length: 50 mm.

The figure is reflected on the glass window in the form of a semi-silhouette, with a beautiful outline, and the green plants behind it are faintly lined up in the dark, with rich layers and vivid effects. There are favorable conditions for multiple reflections in the environment, so how to give consideration to composition is a key problem.

Aperture: f/4.5, speed: 1/80s, ISO: 100, focal length: 12mm.