How to use positive light in portrait photography?

In order to make the composition and angle of shooting formation more reasonable, we must make such psychological preparations; Turn the subject around, choose a suitable angle, and then squat down to see if the shooting effect will be better. Standing on a chair or other tall objects often produces unexpected effects.

These are just some suggestions for beginners. In fact, you can take good photos from all angles, but only if you follow certain composition principles. Ask yourself a few questions when shooting:

1. What is the theme of this photo?

2. What kind of theme should be highlighted?

3. Can this photo make the viewer focus on the subject?

Highlighting the subject is the focus of framing composition, and the subject is often placed in three positions: golden section position, center position and 1/3 position.

There is nothing wrong with the subject in the golden section position, which conveys harmony and beauty.

Generally, photographers like to put the subject in the middle of the picture, but it is as serious and monotonous as the photos of the Temple of Heaven and the old portrait of the emperor. It can be used to express a certain theme, but it is not suitable for being widely used. Come to think of it, this is why most travel photos are boring.

The principle of 1/3 framing method is to divide the picture into three equal parts with a vertical line and put the main body on a dividing line. Its advantage is that it can give people a pleasant sense of balance and unrestrained relaxation. But is it too big to waste these pictures? If you look at the contrast between the density of Chinese paintings, you will find that there is more space and imagination.

For the framing step in shooting, the photographer also needs to decide whether to shoot horizontally or vertically. Horizontal shooting gives people a sense of stability, which is suitable for showing a wide and stretched scene, but it also conveys a feeling of dullness; Vertical racket is suitable for representing tall objects and conveying the plane language of excitement and strength, but the field of vision is not wide enough. Only by mastering this principle and applying it flexibly in practice can we shoot works with consistent content and form.

In addition, beginners may easily make some mistakes that can be avoided with a little attention, such as the theme is not prominent enough. If you want to show 2 Excellence in every aspect, it means that you are not doing well in any aspect. For example, when expressing characters, it is easy to have problems such as growing trees, cutting your head and feet. As long as you have this awareness, you can avoid it by being careful when shooting.