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How to express personality in leg beauty in portrait photography

When people stand, their legs play a role in supporting their weight, and when people sit or lean against something, their legs play a role in decoration and balance in the picture. Leg movements are completed by toe joints, ankle joints, knee joints and hip joints.

When the character stands, his legs are divided into gravity legs and non-gravity legs (both legs are gravity legs when standing upright and standing at attention). The center of gravity leg refers to the leg that mainly supports the weight of the body; Non-center-of-gravity leg refers to the leg that plays a role in maintaining body balance and decoration. The line of non-center-of-gravity leg is an important line in photography, and it is also the most varied leg posture in photography. The change of alternating legs will show the different emotions and personalities of the characters in the photo. Generally speaking, the non-center-of-gravity leg that plays a decorative role is closer to the lens side, and the center-of-gravity leg that supports the body weight is closer to the background side. But the span between the legs can better show people's personality and temperament, and the span is small, which makes them elegant and dignified. Large-span fashion, lively and charming.

1. Qiao Libu: When the legs stand upright, it shows the static and natural beauty of the characters, but sometimes it is a little dull; The leg posture with one leg upright and the other leg kicking backward will highlight the dynamic character and show its playful and lovely personality. 2. Eight-character step: it is divided into inner eight characters and outer eight characters, and the legs are naturally straight. When the knee joint is not bent, the outer figure is more suitable for stretching, which is natural and beautiful; The inner eight characters are suitable for fresh and fashionable styles. 3. The inner splayed leg posture with feet apart and the graceful posture with hips upturned enhance the overall fashion sense, while the trend of leaning forward is dramatic and provocative. 4. Step overlapping: The non-center-of-gravity leg is put forward on the center-of-gravity leg, and the knee joint naturally bends, which is suitable for highlighting the noble and elegant temperament of the characters. 5. Legs are strewn at random and bent at the same time, which shows the graceful lines of women and emphasizes the healthy and energetic character of the characters. 6. Free step: Decorate the legs (the non-gravity legs are lifted high), and cooperate with low-altitude shooting to reflect the atmosphere, fashion and dynamic style of the characters. 7. Kicking: When expressing women with masculine and exaggerated movements, it will highlight the independent and capable personality of women on the other side. 8. The sitting posture with staggered legs shows the graceful and slender legs of women, and embodies the quiet, dignified and elegant character of the characters. Posture can not only beautify the picture and beautify the subject, but also reflect the temperament, cultivation and personality of the characters, making the picture have visual impact, which is an important content that every photographer needs to study.