Is photography just a "click" shutter?

Many photographers often wonder, I press the shutter when taking pictures, and so do photographers. How can he take such great photos, but I can't? A world-famous photographer once said, "If you think it's good, you might as well come closer." . Although there is some truth in this sentence, sometimes even a little bit close to the theme will fail. Because photography is not just about pressing the shutter, it also involves thinking. Thinking is an indispensable prerequisite and element for excellent photographic works. Amateur photographers are inferior to photographers. In addition to photography skills, the key is lack of thinking. So, what problems are involved in the thinking mentioned here? We will translate the opinions of Japanese photographer Abe Hideyoshi for readers. Select a theme. The first thing in photography is to choose the theme, and the choice of the theme directly determines the result of shooting. First of all, you should choose the theme that excites you, which can be people or scenery. Many people shoot, and if you shoot like others, you won't be able to shoot a good work. Sometimes you think the theme is good, but the viewer doesn't necessarily think it is good. Finding a good theme is not necessarily a major discovery. What excites you is often the most worthwhile theme. When shooting scenery, you think it looks good, others think it looks good, and the perspective is the same. You can't shoot such a landscape at all, but if you want to shoot it, others can't see it, and you find something unusual in this landscape from a unique perspective, your work will definitely attract and move the audience. In other words, such works are good works. In photography, we often talk about feeling and judgment. In fact, its main connotation is: "You found it, others didn't", which is an important principle in choosing the theme. Check the lights. After determining the subject, it is necessary to express its charm with appropriate light. At this time, we need to think about whether the charm of the subject is the most prominent under the condition of smooth light or the most fascinating under the condition of backlight. To this end, you'd better walk around the subject first and carefully observe the shape of the subject under different lighting conditions. What kind of lighting conditions are the most attractive forms? At this time, we should pay special attention to the shadow of the subject. The shadow of the subject seen by naked eyes may not be too strong, but it may appear heavy in the picture. Do I need to fill the light with a reflector? In addition, the different color temperatures in the morning and evening will also affect the color of the picture. Is there reflected light around the subject? These should be carefully observed and considered. Cloudy days and sunny days have different light and different effects. If the lighting conditions are inconsistent with the performance intention, don't shoot forcibly, even if you really want to shoot this theme, you must give up decisively. Expected composition. After the subject and light are determined, you must first complete the "expected composition" in your mind. This step is directly related to the shooting result. It is expected that the composition is not accidental. First of all, we should consider what background the subject is placed in and what angle the camera is located at. The expected composition is a "draft" completed under the conditions of determining these links. But sometimes I think the expected composition is quite good, but it can't be realized in fact. The reason why this happens is that the expected composition is limited by the equipment used, such as the focal length of the lens and the adjustable screen size range, so these conditions should be included in the expected composition. In addition, whether the depth of field, shutter speed, film and other factors are suitable for the expected composition should be considered. Formal composition. With the expected composition, the next step is to consider the angle of view and depth of field, so as to decide which focal length to shoot. Determining the focal length of the lens also determines the shooting position. Don't use the zoom ring to adjust the size of the subject after shooting with the zoom lens, because once it is adjusted, it will not conform to the expected composition, which may lead to shooting failure. When the expected composition can't be achieved due to the environmental limitations of the photography site, we have to replace the lens that can achieve the expected composition. The expected composition has a lot to do with the focal length of the lens used, and you may not be used to it at first. Through constant practice, you can achieve proficiency and develop a lens that can quickly judge what focal length to use for the desired composition. When the picture seen from the viewfinder is different from the expected composition, which link is out of order, the focal length, shooting distance or shooting angle? Re-adjustment, if it fails, it is necessary to compromise, but it is best to complete the formal composition on this basis, and try not to affect the original composition. Confirm the settings. Don't press the shutter immediately after you decide on the composition. The reason why photographers can't shoot good works is often because they are too hasty, so you decide to press the shutter immediately after composition. At this time, it is necessary to carefully confirm whether the settings such as photography mode, metering mode, AF mode and film sensitivity to be used are correct, and then proceed to the next step-determine the exposure. Decided to expose. If shooting in aperture priority AE mode, aim at the subject after setting the aperture, pay attention to whether the subject is white or black, and consider exposure compensation. The basic principle is "white plus black minus". If you are not sure about the exposure, it is safer to shoot with the surrounding exposure. Read the shutter speed after metering to see if it is what you want, whether it can display the shutter speed of the subject and whether it will cause machine vibration. If the shutter speed is not suitable, you can reset the aperture. If it is not suitable, you can add a color filter to adjust the shutter speed or change the film with different sensitivity. Confirm the composition from the viewfinder again. At this point, you can actually press the shutter to shoot, but don't worry, reconfirm the focus from the viewfinder. In addition, look through the viewfinder to see if there are any extra people and other things in the picture. If the subject is flowers, see if there is wind and whether it is necessary to wait until the wind stops. Shoot me. Before pressing the shutter, should you check whether there will be hand shake or machine vibration? If possible, use a tripod. Is the location itself stable? Is it windy? Do you need to use wired release or selfie mode? Press the shutter again when you are sure that everything is all right. Confirm again. You can't relax even if you press the shutter. Press the shutter to finish shooting and then look through the viewfinder again to see if there is any mistake? If you find a little mistake or dissatisfaction, you have to shoot again. Pay special attention to whether the film has been filmed. At this point, the shooting is complete. It can be seen that photography is not just a simple "click". The above nine steps seem complicated. Amateur photographers will be familiar with it and shoot excellent works as long as they memorize it and practice for a period of time.