How to use color temperature skillfully in portrait photography

Lead: When discussing the light used in color photography, photographers often mention it? Color temperature? The concept of. What does color temperature mean? As we know, the light usually seen by human eyes is composed of the spectra of seven colors of light. But some are blue and some are red, and the color temperature is specially used to measure the color composition of light. Let's approach the color temperature together and learn to use the color of light to create the atmosphere of the picture.

Light determines color temperature.

The definition of color temperature is actually the definition of light, which is the scale of light color of light source, and the unit is K (Kelvin). The most important thing in portrait photography is to use light. If you master the use of light, your work will be half done. The constant change of light in a day makes the color temperature change. We can use light with different color temperatures to create the portrait effect we want. During the day, the color temperature of sunlight is on the high side, and the feeling of warmth shining on the body is very comfortable, which is suitable for creating such warm and fresh portrait works. (Photographer: Swallow)

(Photographer: Heikalou)

At night, the color temperature of the fluorescent lamp in the underground passage is low, and the effect of cold light and light blue is in contrast with the light spot of the golden street lamp in the distance, and the mood of the characters who counterattack at night suddenly emerges.

Warm colors are sexy.

Sexy and hot are always inseparable, just like twin brothers. The provocative posture brings you the experience of rising temperature, so it is the best choice to express the sexy of the model with warm colors. (Photographer: Black Brother)

Environmental color temperature affects portraits.

Compared with private houses, gardens, cafes and other small scenes, portraits in large scenes have their own unique charm, that is, the contrast between figures and nature complements each other and has a strong effect on momentum and atmosphere. Such portrait photography pays great attention to the color temperature of the natural environment, and the temperature of the environment often affects the effect of the subject portrait. (Photographer: in a hurry)

Color temperature brings emotional expression of characters.

The main function of color temperature is to set off the atmosphere, which involves the field of portrait photography, that is, using color temperature to better express the mood of the characters at the moment or a certain state that the works want to reflect. The era of white fluttering is green', ignorant and purest, and the faint cool color makes time quiet and return to the flawless past. (Photographer: Storm Blue)

No one can understand the girl's thoughts in the dark. Deep in my heart, I have a crush on Shimada Hanzo. In a cold tone, it makes the gloomy atmosphere reach the extreme and makes the girl more mysterious. (Photographer: Mermaid Brother)

Color temperature control of conceptual portrait

Color temperature is like a brush, which is perfect for expressing ideas. This most abstract and profound thing can tell the richest content with a simple color block. Everything needs only one color direction, and the rest of the details are up to you. (Photographer: one meter)