Using natural light to build Japanese-style houses

Don't think that only in Japan can you shoot the feeling of "gentle wind". We invited the gentle breeze photographer Bai Mo to tell you that as long as you arrange the background and find the right angle, you can make your home fresh and elegant.

Different props create a sense of harmony.

Although collectively referred to as "breeze", there are also different factions. Prepare your props first, because they determine the temperament and style of the photo.

Monochrome simple wind

The breeze is mainly soft and comfortable, and the colors are all light. It is best to find a clear wall, floor or dining table as the background, and the color of the object should not be too strong. You might as well use a series of similar tones, and then add some decorative colors, such as a brown background with a beige theme. As long as the style is unified, even if there are more items, there will be no sense of clutter. Taking the earth tone as the keynote is the easiest way to succeed. Learn to use subtraction. At this time, the key point is to strike a balance in collocation, because an overly simple picture will make people feel deserted.

Recommended decoration: old cloth, wooden board, stamped paper or old stamps.

Food and breeze

Sweet wind is suitable for shooting delicious food and dessert. But not limited to tableware related props, any combination can be tried. When using patterned background cloth, the size of the pattern should be close to the size of the object to avoid the pattern being too broken and distracting. A feminine decoration is enough.

Recommended decoration: flowered cloth, plaid cloth, lace and ribbon.

Sundries and natural wind

The material should be simple, wooden tableware is the most common prop, and flowers and plants can also be added. This style can be matched with many small items, but remember to keep the style unified and avoid clutter. Shooting with a little yellow sunshine in the afternoon can create an atmosphere.

Recommended decoration: woodwork, wrinkled or unfinished linen, outdated things.

Simple composition is the key to success.

In Japan, home decoration is mostly simple. When imitating, remember to find the cleanest corner of the house, try to open the aperture as much as possible and highlight the main body.

Key points of composition: adopt central composition.

From the works of Japanese home photographers such as Moriyuki, you will find that Japanese home decoration itself is simple and natural, so their shooting angle can be almost unlimited. However, our living environment is often messy, so we should make proper arrangement before shooting and use "minimalist composition" to shoot.

What is minimalist composition? It means that the clearer the theme, the fewer objects, the simpler the lines and the simpler the colors. The position of the subject is different from what we usually call the three-point composition method. Hefengjia shoot, the main body is more in the middle, highlighting the sense of harmony.

Main points of composition: looking down, showing three dimensions.

Keep the picture simple, keep the distance between objects a little, and use blank space. A clean wall, floor or dining table is a good background choice. If it is too monotonous, you can spread a patterned tablecloth or hang it as a background.

Different shooting angles have different feelings. Shooting a plane object suitable for expressing features from directly above; If you want to emphasize the three-dimensional sense, you may wish to take a view from an oblique angle; Close-up macros are suitable for expressing local materials and characteristics. You can hang up the object and shoot it if necessary.

Ink white reminder: the texture of the film and the border of 120 have inherent advantages in expressing the gentle temperament of the wind family!

Focus on interpreting that yellow light is warmer.

The natural light of the window is a very important condition, which is convenient for shooting natural colors. Pay attention to turn off other lights when shooting. If the light source is insufficient, you can try to improve the sensitivity. If necessary, you can use a tripod, and it is best not to use a flash, because strong light will make objects look out of harmony.

And the color temperature is different when shooting at different times. You might as well pay attention to the change of sunshine in a day, and you will find a heavy blue color before sunrise and after sunset, which is a cold color temperature; It's warm in the morning and afternoon in Huang Tiao.

In addition, when shooting in the window, the transparent white curtain can soften the light, which is also a good painting background. The main body can choose some crystal clear tableware, which is more likely to form a high-profile feeling under the reflection of window light.