How to take good-looking portraits on railway tracks

How to take good portraits of people on railway tracks? The key lies in the appearance and expressiveness of the model. Lighting is also an important factor, as is the choice of environment. Taking portraits of people on railway tracks has always been one of the favorite subjects of many photographers, and we often see photos in this area. Generally, railway portraits are mainly based on emotions and nostalgia, so try to guide the model during the shooting process. At the same time, you must pay attention to safety when taking portraits on railway tracks. You cannot take pictures of normal running railway tracks. It is best to look for abandoned railway tracks, such as the special railways of closed factories and mining enterprises.

Railway portraits are not suitable for shooting with wide-angle lenses. It is best to use telephoto lenses or fixed-focus lenses, such as our most common zoom lenses 70-200/2.8, 80/400/5.6, etc., and fixed-focus lenses 85 -1.4, 50-1.2 and other lenses are available. The background blur is better, making the cluttered environment clean and transparent. Choose a large aperture to shoot. Of course, if you want to adjust the environment, you can also reduce the aperture. There is nothing special about the model's clothing, just everyday clothing. Some people like youth-themed clothing, and they can choose military uniforms with a sense of the times.