Shooting method of ID photo

Taking a photo of your ID card is a serious matter. But you know what? I can also take a standard ID photo myself! Here are some photo shooting methods I have compiled for your reference.

Generally speaking, it's best not to take a selfie with your digital camera. When shooting, choose a white or light-colored wall (or use a white or light-colored sheet) at home, and try to choose a light source that is neutral (you can turn on the flash). You can use a desk lamp at home to assist in shooting. When shooting, the camera should be at the same level as the head of the person being photographed, and the shooting distance should not be too close (the face may be deformed if it is too close) about 2 meters. The picture is mainly about the person.

It's best to take the photo of the ID card in a studio with a studio light, so it's easy to control the whole shooting process, and the shooting effect is usually the best. For example, the photo of the senior managers or heads of government of many large companies at home and abroad is taken in the studio. Of course, if you can't have such conditions, you can also get an ideal ID photo as long as you master the following skills.

shooting method of id photo 1. props preparation before shooting

1. actually, the requirements for id photo shooting are not high, usually with 2 or 3 times optical zoom, and digital cameras with more than 2 million pixels can be competent.

2. It is best to control the shooting focal length within the range of medium telephoto segment (equivalent to 85 mm ~ 135 mm of 135 traditional cameras) to avoid exaggerated deformation at the wide-angle end or the phenomenon that the telephoto end lacks stereoscopic impression on the face.

3. Background cloth is an indispensable and important tool for taking ID photos. Ask the shooting requirements clearly before shooting, so as to choose the appropriate background color (passport and ID card have a white background, driver's license has a red background, and some enterprises and units use the background of ID photos for publicity or pass cards to be flexible, which can be monochrome, gradient color or even have some stripes or textures).

4. A stable tripod is the key to the photo shoot, especially in the indoor and cloudy outdoor where there is no room light.

5. When shooting indoors, there must be at least three lamps (incandescent lamps or fluorescent lamps, floor lamps) that can be moved and easily adjusted in height.

6. It is best to prepare a reflector when shooting outdoors, so as to supplement the light on the dark side and control the light and shadow effect in large contrast.

shooting method of ID photo 2. Requirements for the photographer and the photographer

The shooting of ID photo is very strict, requiring the photographer to dress appropriately and neatly, with a natural hairstyle and expression, and to look in the direction of the camera lens when shooting. In addition, before shooting, the photographer must be clear about the type of the photo he is shooting, so as to decide the position of the person and the choice of background and lighting.

Here, I want to talk about the pose of the characters. In China, almost all the common ID photos in the world show the characters sitting in front of the camera. However, some ID photos used for enterprises, business leaders, etc. are slightly changed, that is, the body position is slightly left or right about 15? Usually, such a photo is more affinity than sitting posture. In addition, the visa for immigration to the United States and other countries must be 45? Half side angle, these details need special attention.

shooting method of ID photo 3. Shooting actual combat

Step1: Choose an appropriate background, set up a tripod about 2 meters in front of the background, and adjust the approximate position of the light source (shoot outdoors in a place that avoids direct sunlight, and make up the light).

Step2: please sit down about 1 meter in front of the background, place the light position according to their facial features, and use the forward light or side light to distribute the light. Sunlight means that the brightest desk lamp is placed on the extension line from the main axis of the lens optical center to the subject, the other desk lamp is placed on the other side for auxiliary lighting, and the third desk lamp is used for background illumination. Shooting along the light can make the characters fuller. Place the main light on the side of the character when the side light is distributed, about 3? ～4? The position of the auxiliary light, adjust the position of the auxiliary light, can make people more stereoscopic (outdoor shooting use light shield to make up the light to avoid heavy shadows).

In addition, the subject wearing glasses should put the main light source a little higher to avoid the flare caused by the reflected light of glasses.

Step3: the white balance should be corrected manually before shooting, and Shoot photometry should be used (the key photometry method can be selected to measure the face of the person).

Step4: adjust the posture and eyes of the characters, seize the moment when the characters behave naturally on the spot, and press the shutter to finish shooting.