Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Photography major - What is a photo?

What is a photo?

Portrait is an artistic form created by capturing characters, expressing emotions and expressing aesthetic feeling through photography.

Portraits usually focus on the performance of characters, mainly taking characters as the shooting object. By grasping the gestures, facial expressions, body language and other details of the characters. Photographers strive to capture the real inner world and personality characteristics of the characters, thus showing their charm and personality.

Portraits can be single, multi-person, static or dynamic, and can also be shot in different environments. It can be a pure character display, and it can also create a specific atmosphere and mood through elements such as scenes, costumes and props. Portrait works not only require photographers to have excellent technical skills, but also need to have a deep understanding and perception of the subject.

The meaning of portrait

1, Memories and souvenirs: Portraits can record important moments and special experiences in life, such as weddings, graduation and birthdays. Taking a photo, these precious memories can be preserved forever and become precious souvenirs and souvenirs.

2. Self-expression and display: Everyone has a unique personality, emotion and expression. Through photos, you can show your style and characteristics, express yourself, and show your personal image and inner world. Portrait can be a way of self-expression, which makes people better show their personality and charm.

3. Artistic creation and aesthetic enjoyment: As an art form, photography can create aesthetic feeling and artistic value through the use of artistic techniques such as composition, light and shadow, and color. Shooting and appreciating photographic works can bring people aesthetic enjoyment and enhance their artistic appreciation ability.