Master the skills of shooting people.

It is important to obtain real and vivid instantaneous images of people. The method of life accumulation and snapshot is important, but it must also be refl

It is important to obtain real and vivid instantaneous images of people. The method of life accumulation and snapshot is important, but it must also be reflected by the expressions, actions and gestures of people with typical characteristics in a specific environment. I have sorted out the relevant information for you and shared it with you!

Control the movement of the screen to display the main body of the character.

Usually in people's impression, the so-called portrait photography is to let the subject stay quietly in a suitable position and pose beautifully for shooting. In fact, such a picture not only obtains the effect of visual stability, but also loses the aura that a portrait picture should have, and the picture is too dull. Therefore, we should not only shoot quiet and peaceful portraits, but also control the dynamic and static effects of the pictures in various ways to enhance the visual appreciation of the works.

Shooting still portraits with a safety shutter

For many photographers, most of the daily shooting is done by hand, and the probability of using a tripod is quite low, so it is necessary to understand the concept of "safety shutter". There is an accepted saying about safety shutter in photography, that is, the shutter speed used for shooting cannot be lower than the reciprocal of the focal length used. For example, when shooting with a focal length of 50mm, the shutter speed is usually not lower than 1/50s or even higher, so as to ensure the picture clarity when shooting by hand. Of course, this is just a reference. Some people are born with "iron hand skills", and they can shoot clearly even with 1/2s. But for some newcomers who have just stepped into the door of photography, following this principle will help improve the success rate of shooting.

functional principle

When shooting in scenic spots, telephoto and wide-angle lenses are often used-telephoto can close the distance when shooting distant mountains and rivers, while wide-angle lenses can capture as much information as possible when shooting large scenes nearby. Interestingly, the "portrait head" commonly used in cities is rarely used for the simple reason that it is neither long nor short, which can neither bring distant objects closer nor accommodate large scenes nearby. Imagine, who will make great efforts to take portraits or busts in beautiful scenic spots?

It is inevitable to climb mountains and wade in scenic spots, and using zoom lens is a rational configuration. Some photographers like the perfect imaging brought by the fixed-focus lens. But when taking pictures at scenic spots, the wind is generally strong. Frequent lens replacement will make the imaging components of digital cameras called "vacuum cleaners" inhale more dust, and if they encounter cold weather such as rain and snow, they will also put models and cameras under greater pressure. With the continuous progress of optical technology, the zoom lens is getting better and better now, and the tiny imaging difference between the fixed lens and the zoom lens can't be distinguished by the naked eye. Moreover, in many cases, in order to ensure the clarity and texture of the scene, the maximum aperture is not always used, and the imaging level of the zoom lens can be "upgraded" after reducing the aperture.

It is recommended to use a shoulder bag camera. Carrying a shoulder bag for a long time is easy to hurt your shoulder. In the process of traveling, it is difficult to balance your body with a heavy backpack, and the roads in scenic spots are usually rugged, so keeping your body balanced can ensure safety. Backpacks can also make people free their hands when going up and down slopes, grab around trees, cables and other fixtures, or lean on crutches.

Illumination treatment

In light processing, different angles of light will bring different effects. Sunlight shooting: the picture is bright, the color is fully restored, and it is easy to shoot a soft picture. The disadvantage is that the three-dimensional sense of people and scenery is poor. It is worth noting that when shooting along the light, it is necessary to avoid too strong sunlight, otherwise the model's eyes will be blinded by strong light. Side light shooting: It can outline the lines of people and scenery, with strong contrast between light and shade, and can show richer levels, making the picture more stereoscopic, and the contrast between light and shade with hue makes the photo very transparent. The principle of supplementary light is to keep the contrast between light and shade, and at the same time reduce the shadow to some extent. After all, we are taking soft portraits of women. Backlight is also a common expression of outdoor shooting. Its advantage is that it can shoot beautiful side light and shiny hair. When shooting in reverse light, the supplementary light for the face is slightly weaker than the background light, otherwise it will appear unnatural.

If there are photography assistants or friends at the scene, the reflector is a more economical light supplement tool. Easy to carry, easy to control the direction of light supplement, and will not destroy the scene light around the characters. If there is no one to help, the first choice is the lamp factory flash, which can effectively reduce the light ratio. Remember to bring a tripod as a lamp holder. When shooting, put the bracket near the person and adjust the distance and height as needed. Use the wireless trigger to flash, otherwise the output range of the flash will be sharply reduced due to high-speed synchronization when shooting at a long distance, and the flash on the camera hot shoes will not shine on the model. The off-board flash can also control the direction of fill light, making it more in line with the needs of creation.

skill

Beginners should learn to use the safety shutter to take portraits.

The high-speed shutter can freeze the wonderful moments.

The tracking focusing mode with high-speed shutter can get better focusing effect.

Use a slow shutter to make the picture dynamic.