How to take good indoor portraits and grasp the five most important details

Five simple tips to take good indoor portraits

1. Choosing the right time and place is very important

Choosing the time is a particularly important part of photography, because photography It can be said to be the art of light painting. Photography cannot be separated from light, especially for photographers who do not use flash, natural light has become the most important tool for photography. Choose a good time, such as after 9 a.m. or after 2 p.m., which are better time periods. The angle at which the sunlight enters is very comfortable and conducive to shooting. Because this time we are mainly talking about indoor light, so choosing a window with a good orientation is a must.

2. Communication with the model and makeup are very important

1. Communication before shooting: You should know this before you shoot the subject you want to shoot. Convey your thoughts and body language to the model, making it easier for the model to express what you want. You can also play some music that the model likes while shooting, so that you can get closer to the model. This way there will be less restraint and the performance will be more natural.

2. Makeup: In fact, this is a part that cannot be ignored. If you have the ability to have a makeup artist, it would be best. If not, I hope you can check the model’s makeup before shooting, such as whether the false eyelashes are sticky. Firmly, whether the eyeliner is drawn crookedly, whether the foundation is too white, the more careful you are, the better. Good makeup can correct many shortcomings of a model.

3. It is important to know how to use "light" and "shadow"

1. As mentioned before, the use of light can be said to be the entirety of a photo. Choose a good light and shadow so that the model blends into the light and shadow. How to find a good light and shadow requires a keen eye, and you can also create light and shadow yourself.

2. When you become familiar with the direction of light, you will gradually understand the relationship between light and shadow

In fact, light is not just about playing with light and shadow. Use light well, and light can paint. Outline the model. Make the model's face more three-dimensional.

The combination of body and light and shadow

In fact, photography is often based on the same principle as sketching. To express the three-dimensional sense of something, it must be expressed in white, gray and black. Gray is the transition between white and black. Between black, white is indispensable for the highlights of photography, and black represents the shadows of photography. If all three are present together, the picture will be more three-dimensional and more natural.

Pay attention to the highlights on the nose and the highlights on the sides. Because most of the photos I take are relatively soft, the shadows are not very heavy, and I set up the camera before shooting to reduce the contrast and saturation of the camera. In this way, the original picture will be very soft and comfortable.

4. Transparent eyes and emotions are very important

It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, so generally when we take photos, we will give priority to focusing on the eyes. How to take photos with clear eyes. In fact, it is still inseparable from light. Of course, many people use reflectors.

The angle of your eyes facing the light will make your eyes more transparent.

Add simple color levels and sharpening in the later stage and the eyes will become clear

It should be noted here that the use of light and shadow can sometimes cause many opposite effects, such as the sun's When the angle is not very good, if you look straight or downward at this time, it is easy to cause the reflection of the eyelashes to appear on the face, which will be very ugly. At this time, it is best to raise your head and have a feeling of looking up to directly avoid the appearance of reflections.

Try to choose an environment close to white for indoor photography so that the light will refract each other more naturally. If it is a very bright indoor color, it may be reflected on the model, and the entire photo will have a color cast, which is not correct for It caused greater difficulties in the later period.

5. It is very important to give yourself a summary after each shooting

Every time you shoot outdoors or create your own creations, there will be new attempts and ideas. Record these and summarize them. You will see that photography is progressing. This time, through the choice of shooting time, we learned about five very important factors, which determine the impact of the angle of light on the model. Choose the right environment and try to find interesting light and shadow.

Make good use of light and shadow, try more camera positions and angles, the unique vision sometimes brings surprises, use light to create the beautiful outline of the model