How does lens photography capture a sense of literature and art?

If you like scattered scenes, then you may have tried various methods to shoot. Why do photographers like scattered scenes? Because they can shoot things that are not real and can't be seen directly by the naked eye, they need to shoot with the help of cameras and shooting equipment.

So, how do we shoot this effect in the studio?

What do we need:

1 piece of high quality glass/plexiglass

2-4 light sources. Two sources are enough.

1 small soft box

1 Small soft box is used as the modifier of fill light, but it can also be replaced by reflector.

Gel (optional)

A mixture of glycerol and water

manual sprayer

1 dark background-it can be anything.

1 large aperture lens-ideally around f/2.8 or more.

1 models or topics

Adding color gel to the backlight will change the color of the scattering scene and look very beautiful.

How is this done?

The basic principle of this setting is to create water droplets on the glass to capture the light in the foreground of the image. Just put the water drop on the glass plate between the glass and the portrait, illuminate the water drop and the model, set the camera to a very shallow depth of field, and then take some photos.

First, you need a piece of glass. You can even use a photo frame with the glass removed. It is recommended to use large glass with a length and width of 30 to 60 cm.

Pay attention to the edge of the glass, because it can be very sharp, so be careful not to be scratched.

Next, you need something that can make water droplets on the glass. The mixture of glycerol and water works well. Glycerol will help to improve the resistance of water. Glycerol itself is stable and completely colorless. Its mixture with water will help to produce water droplets that will not run down from the glass. Spray the mixture on the glass with a spray gun, and the droplets will adhere to the glass well.

These water droplets will perfectly capture light and create a shot in the foreground of the picture.

Mix the ingredients in the following proportions: three parts of water and one part of glycerol. However, it is best to do some tests before the model arrives. Start with half water and half glycerin, and then add more water as needed.

Now that you have a piece of glass/plexiglass and a dripping spray, you can start to adjust the picture. The next step is the most difficult, because now you have to keep a piece of glass vertical between the models.

After installing the glass, you need to adjust the lighting. Don't drip until everything is ready, because there is no glycerol left. The dimming principle may change. In order to get good results, two light sources are enough.

First, adjust the backlight behind the model and above the head. Gels can be added to these fixtures. These light sources must have directional modifiers, such as gratings, beehives or frames, because we want to concentrate the light in one area instead of dispersing it throughout the scene.

Secondly, the main lighting needs to be adjusted. You can use various modifiers to get good lighting, but make sure that the light source does not illuminate the background.

You can also use a small soft box on the floor, add a fill light from below, or use a mirror instead.

This is a four-light line direction. You will see that the two light sources on the back are facing the camera, and both of them are glued. There is a small soft box on the floor, which is used as a fill light.

If there are only two light sources, the main point can still be illuminated. There is only one light source on the back, and there is a light source on it. If there is a third light source, it is better to add it at the back, and replace the fill light in front of the bottom with a reflector.

Now, you can let the model stand in front of the glass and spray. It is suggested to put a piece of paper or cloth under the glass. It doesn't matter which side you spray, the effect is the same.

Finally ready to take pictures. You may need to use an appropriate aperture, preferably around f/2.8, to take photos and adjust key light. After the configuration is completed, the light quantity of the backlight can be adjusted. On them, higher brightness will produce more obvious distractions, while lower power will obviously produce more subtle effects.

You may want to know why light/stray light spots don't appear on the surface of the model, because the placement of backlight means that the model will actually cast a shadow on the glass you can't see, thus eliminating the penetration of light into water droplets, which of course means that there is no stray light scene in this area.

So now that you know how to shoot in front of the model, you can even try to shoot with a light source.