Key points for taking portraits in scenic spots

Nowadays, the most popular thing in scenic spots is people, so how do you take photos that belong only to you in the sea of ??people? Here are some key points for taking portraits in scenic spots. I hope it will be helpful to everyone!

1. Examine different landscape features and establish a clear theme before shooting so that the character modeling and expression can be better integrated with the scenery atmosphere.

Summarizing the types of scenery and finding out their general rules will help us to be targeted in establishing the theme and applying techniques: 1. It allows us to establish shooting methods based on the characteristics of this type of scenery. The theme allows people and scenery to better integrate and create a beautiful artistic conception; secondly, according to different scenery characteristics, we can use the most appropriate expression techniques to make the work more "outstanding".

1. Mountains, rivers and lakeside: This kind of scene is majestic and majestic, forming a strong contrast with the delicateness and delicateness of women. The photos taken can leave people with a beautiful and deep feeling.

2. Grassland and plains: The sky is clear and the wild fields are vast, and the beautiful woman blends into it. The sky, the earth and the people are integrated, which can especially show the natural and fresh characteristics of the scenery and portraits.

3. Characteristic scenic spots: Large seas of flowers, thatch and other distinctive scenery often have strong seasonality and are suitable for shooting meaningful themes.

4. Forest trees: The quiet forest is full of mystery and makes people daydream. The light is relatively large, making it easy to take interesting photos. This type of scenic spot is suitable for shooting quiet and sentimental themes, creating an elegant mood like the Wizard of Oz.

2. When shooting in a large scene, reasonable fill light is also required to prevent the character's face and clothing from being covered in shadows, and to reduce the obvious shadows formed by strong light on the character's face. In this way, the characters can be better expressed while expressing the scenery.

When creating in scenic spots, the advantages and difficulties are obvious. The good side: The air quality is good, the light is transparent and the sense of direction is strong, and the photos taken are clear and bright. There are many opportunities to see blue skies and white clouds, unlike in cities where the sky is almost impossible to see in the viewfinder. However, everything has its advantages and disadvantages - if the light is strong, it is easy to form obvious shadows when photographing people. In addition, the dynamic range of digital cameras is small. If you are not careful, it will turn completely white or completely black, and lose details. Therefore, it is best to choose Shoot in the morning or slightly later in the afternoon to avoid harsh light.

In terms of light processing, light from different angles will bring different effects. Shooting with light: The picture is bright, the color is fully restored, and it is easy to shoot soft pictures. The disadvantage is that the three-dimensional sense of people and scenery is poor. It is worth noting that when shooting with light, avoid excessive sunlight, otherwise the model's eyes will not be able to open due to the strong light. Side-light shooting: It can outline the lines of people and scenery. The contrast between light and dark is strong, and it can show richer levels. The picture is more three-dimensional, and there is a contrast between light and dark tones, making the photo very transparent. The principle of fill light is to preserve the contrast between light and dark, but also lighten the shadows to a certain extent. After all, we are shooting soft female portraits. Backlighting is also a common expression technique for outdoor photography. Its advantage is that it can produce beautiful outline light and shiny hair. When shooting with backlight, the fill light for the face should be slightly weaker than the background light, otherwise it will look unnatural.

If you have a photography assistant or a friend at the scene, a reflector is an economical and affordable fill-in-light tool. It is easy to carry and the direction of the fill light is easy to control without destroying the scene light around the characters. If unassisted, a lightweight factory flash is the first choice and can effectively reduce the light ratio. Remember to bring a tripod as a light stand. Place the tripod near the person when shooting, and adjust the distance and height as needed. Use a wireless initiator to trigger the flash. Otherwise, when shooting at long distances, the flash output range will be drastically reduced due to high-speed synchronization, and the flash on the camera hot shoe will not be able to illuminate the model. Off-camera flash triggering can also control the direction of fill light, making it more suitable for creative needs.

The original flash and initiator are relatively matched and can achieve high-speed synchronization, allowing the lens to shoot at large apertures. The maximum synchronization speed of outdoor shooting lights on the market is generally limited to 1/200 seconds, which does not allow photographers to use large apertures. In addition, outdoor shooting lights are usually large in size, and coupled with the battery, they are a heavy burden in the wild. If the battery is exhausted, it cannot be charged in time. The original portable flash uses AA batteries, which is very easy to carry and purchase.

3. When taking pictures outside scenic spots, the equipment you carry should be based on the principles of convenience and practicality.

When shooting in scenic areas, the most commonly used focal lengths are telephoto and wide-angle. When photographing distant mountains and rivers, telephoto can bring them closer, while when photographing large scenes close up, , a wide-angle lens can capture as much information as possible. Interestingly, the commonly used "portrait heads" in cities have little use. The reason is simple: they are neither long nor short, and cannot bring distant objects closer, nor can they accommodate large nearby scenes. Just imagine, who would make great efforts to go to a beautiful scenic area to take portraits or busts?

In scenic areas, you will inevitably have to climb mountains and wade through rivers. Therefore, using a zoom lens is a rational configuration.

Some photographers love the perfect imaging brought by fixed-focus lenses. However, when taking pictures in scenic areas, the wind is usually strong. Frequent lens changes will cause the digital camera imaging element, known as the "vacuum cleaner", to absorb more dust. If Rain, snow, and cold weather will also put more pressure on models and cameras. With the continuous improvement of optical technology, today's zoom lenses are getting better and better. The subtle imaging difference between fixed and zoom lenses is generally indistinguishable to the naked eye. What's more, when shooting in scenic spots, in many cases, in order to ensure the scenery The maximum aperture is not always used for the clarity and texture, and the imaging level of the zoom lens can be "raised to a higher level" after closing the aperture.

It is recommended to use a backpack camera bag. Carrying a shoulder bag for a long time can easily cause shoulder injuries. During the journey, the heavy shoulder bag makes it difficult for the body to balance, and the roads in scenic spots are usually rugged, so maintaining the balance of the body can ensure safety. A backpack can also free up your hands to hold on to trees, cables and other fixed objects around you, or use a cane when going up or downhill.

Aperture: 2.8 Shutter: 1/500 ISO: 50 Exposure compensation: 0

The 200mm focal length can bring distant mountains closer, and its sense of compression makes the distant scenery become a single Natural backdrop. The photo was taken in the evening, and the light angle was low, creating a beautiful silhouette. Due to the lower color temperature, the shade has a warm, flattering golden color.

Aperture: 6.3 Shutter: 1/320 ISO: 100 Exposure compensation: 0

The 16mm focal length can capture atmospheric scenes at close range, allowing more expression of plateau scenery. When using a wide-angle lens, place the character in front of the frame, otherwise the character will become too small.