How to shoot a backlit portrait?

(1) It is safer to use the lamp and fill light \x0d\ than the front light. If the shadow is obvious, you need to fill the light with a reflector on the side with the shadow. Pay attention to adjust the distance and direction of the reflector to minimize the shadow caused by the main light. But be careful not to pretend to be the master, and remember that this is only an auxiliary light. If there is no shadow at all, it is better to shoot directly in the shade. \x0d\ Backlight or side backlight is the light that is easy to take good photos, but it is also difficult to master. Backlight can illuminate the edge of the hair, hook off the figure, from 1000 to a backlight, the light can not directly shine on the girl's face, so the reflector comes in handy again. Another important function of the reflector is to "create" the light of the eyes and make the whole picture come alive, with the finishing touch. \x0d\ (II) Shooting angle \x0d\ The most commonly used shooting angle should be head-up. Generally, wide-angle backhand is appropriate, which has the effect of voyeurism. This way of shooting is easier for cameras with LCD screens or rotating lenses, otherwise you will "bow your head" at girls' pomegranate skirts. Overhead shooting is also a very common angle. In the same scene, you can change several shooting angles to determine the best shooting angle, and you can also get a variety of photos with different styles. \x0d\ (3) Composition \x0d\ Portrait photos can usually be divided into full-length, bust and close-up. As long as you follow this pattern, there is generally no problem. As for the specific composition, some people like the position of the subject in the middle, and some people like it at the golden section (in other words, around the I door of the picture); Some people like to appear formal and vertical, while others like diagonal or even diagonal composition, highlighting the sense of movement, and so on. As long as you think it's good, you might as well try it. You don't waste film anyway. \x0d\ (4) Exposure mode and combination \x0d\ First select the aperture and set it to the maximum, which is a common exposure mode. In addition, the "spot metering" function is also used more. If your digital camera doesn't have spot metering function, it's not fl. \x0d\ Because the digital camera can shoot in real time, it can be found immediately if the exposure is not accurate, and it is not too late to make up the shot. I'm really not sure if there is any closed exposure. \x0d\ (5) Model's body movement design \x0d\ Professional models are generally trained in physical habits, and can pose in various positions even without command. But if you are an amateur girl, you should pay more attention to pointing out her. When she doesn't understand your intention, you even have to go up and pose for her to follow. If you have no feeling about posing, you can buy some fashion magazines, practice behind closed doors, or watch more print advertisements at ordinary times, which will also benefit a lot. \x0d\x0d\ Several problems that should be paid attention to in backlight shooting \ x0d \ Backlight shooting has a strong artistic effect, but the scenery under backlight is difficult to shoot. Mainly because of its great contrast and variety, and most of the main parts are in the shadow. Therefore, we should pay attention to the following points in backlight shooting: \x0d\ First, don't be deceived by the large dark background light in the picture, but take the brightness reading of the subject as the basis and ignore the rest. If shooting sunrise or sunset, the brightness of the sun should be used as the main basis for metering; When shooting low-key portraits, we should use the highlights of the characters as the basis for metering. \x0d\ Second, in backlight shooting, close-range shooting, especially portraits, should choose appropriate auxiliary light (fill the light with flash or reflector). \x0d\ Thirdly, when taking a silhouette, the exposure should be based on the brightness of the bright background. \x0d\ Fourthly, when shooting flowers in reverse light, you should choose a darker background as a contrast, so as to create a strong contrast of light ratio, strengthen the reverse light effect, and achieve the artistic effect of clear outline and prominent subject. \x0d\ Fifth, the camera is still facing a strong light source, so pay attention to glare. There should be shielding measures (use a suitable hood for as long as possible, or use hands, hats, cardboard, etc.). To block the lens), or slightly offset to the side, adjust the shooting angle, etc. , to prevent direct sunlight or light from reaching the lens, and then press the shutter after the glare disappears.