Improve the skills of portrait photography

An excellent portrait photography is the sum of many successful factors: expression, posture, composition, lighting, exposure and production should all reach a higher level, and they are all components of a whole. The following are twelve methods I have compiled, hoping to help everyone!

1 design the picture guide line

The composition of the picture with the guide line can help people who look at the picture find the subject quickly, which is especially useful for wide-angle lens lovers. When too many elements appear in the picture, learning to use the guide line can effectively avoid the problem that the picture information is too messy.

2 Adding ingenuity to composition

I don't know if you have such a problem-when taking pictures for your friends, you don't know where to put the characters in the picture. So here, I can share a little skill with you. Look for natural frame composition in the landscape, such as rearview mirrors, windows, doors, stairs full of geometric elements and so on.

3 Learn to pose naturally indoors

Besides outdoor shooting, we often encounter hotel rooms full of local characteristics when traveling, so it is necessary to learn a little indoor posing. What stands out in the room is a casual atmosphere, so the clothing is suitable for a simple and comfortable style. The best action is to restore the common scenes in daily life, such as reading books and brushing your teeth, which will make the photos full of life interest.

4 Catch the golden half hour of sunrise and sunset

Half an hour before sunrise and half an hour after sunset are not only sought after by landscape photographers, but also very suitable for portrait photography. During these two golden half hours, the sky is the richest in color, and the sun will not be too bright to cause overexposure of the sky. If you can't get up too early at sunrise, don't miss the' good time' at sunset again, and take photos quickly.

5 costumes and props are all extra points

A little more thought before going out can greatly improve the beauty of portrait photos. Specifically, it is best to have a certain understanding of the local scenery in advance and match the clothes with it. Take chestnuts as an example. For example, if you want to go to a small and fresh destination such as Japan and Taiwan Province, it is best to dress in white, cotton and linen. If you want to go to the warm island, it is best to wear bright colors, which not only reflects your figure, but also looks more lively and lovely.

6 Warm texture of backlight

Backlight used in portrait photography can add a warm feeling to the picture, and the backlight in the right position can also outline the edge lines of the characters, which is a necessary skill for small fresh photography.

7 using glass to reflect light

glass reflection is the most common and easily overlooked prop. When shooting, pay attention to the position of mirror and reflection, which can give more meaning to the picture. Need to be reminded that if the glass is between the photographer and the model, be careful not to let the photographer's figure enter the picture.

8 The impact of the silhouette

Taking a silhouette photo of a person in reverse light can improve the impact of the picture through strong contrast, and the posture of the person can be varied from static to moving. The most important thing is that you usually don't see the expression of the person in the silhouette photo, even if you are secretly making faces, you won't be caught.

9 The back can also tell stories

A very important part of portrait photography is actually the mood of the photo. Although shooting the back can't reflect your beauty, it is often deeper and more lasting. However, in fact, the back can also be very interesting. Adding a little tricks, such as stretching, will look very cute, while highlighting the curvy back is just a little sexy.

1 catching "light" and catching shadows

Photography is an art of using light. Of course, it doesn't mean that you use all your money to buy equipment, but once again emphasizes the importance of learning to use light. Making good use of the scene environment with high contrast between light and shade can not only highlight the main body, but also render a unique picture atmosphere. Advanced users can even bring their own flash to shape the scene environment.

11 Soft light effect of the window

If you can have a window with sufficient light at home or in a hotel where you are traveling, you must make good use of it, and with gauze curtains, it can become a huge soft box.

12 reflection always surprises people

water reflection is another scene using natural reflection, which can be used not only for people's photography, but also for making bold attempts in landscape photography. In addition, after shooting, turning the photo up and down will often have a gratifying visual effect. Be sure to try it!