How to record a love story with a lens?

Recently, many love stories are specifically related to weddings and wedding photography, which is too limited. However, love story is a broader concept than wedding, and it can be held outside or after the wedding (for example, on the family anniversary). In this article, we will discuss what a love story is and how to shoot the best love story.

Nikon d4s/14.0-24.0mm f/2.8iso400, F7. 1, 1/320 s.

If the supporting equipment is continuous shooting, use a multi-function zoom lens (such as Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm? F/2.8G), then, for photographers, perfect and beautiful patterns and fuzzy high aperture are restored. Nikon AF-Nichols 50 mm f/1.4g or Nikon AF-Nichols 85 mm f/1.4g is the focal length standard for portrait photography. Because the reportage here is passing by, you can use them to control the situation more accurately when choosing the plot or looking for interesting lighting angles.

Pay attention to the ultra-wide creative Nikon AF fisheye Nicole 16mm f/2.8D lens (the viewing angle of the full-frame camera is about 180 degrees), and perfectly dilute your portrait.

Nikon D4S ISO 200, F20, 1/250 seconds,16.0mm.

If you often shoot dynamic scenes, please choose a camera with strong autofocus ability. The D4S main camera performs well in any creative task. As a budget choice, look at Nikon D750-this camera has no competitors in this price range. Nikon D7500 cropping camera is also a good budget and quality solution.

When communicating with models, be sure to ask how these people know how they like to spend their time-all these things will not only determine the theme and location of shooting, but also allow you to correctly construct the whole shooting process. Find similarities between husband and wife-this may be the same hobby, hobby or even eye color.

Nikon D4S/24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8 ISO 400, F2.8, 1/250 s, 24.0mm

It is strongly recommended not to shoot love stories without knowing it. However, if this happens again, please allow more time to take photos (plus 1-2 hours)-so that you can take photos with confidence and get in touch with others before shooting. When you arrive at the scene, please don't hesitate to walk and talk, and don't grab the camera right away.

Nikon D4S/70.0-200.0 f/2.8 ISO 64, F2.8,11000s, 70.0mm

In the process of taking pictures, your main task is to create and maintain emotional comfort for couples. Over time, you will learn how to make people feel better, which will make you take fewer photos but more sincere.

The script is still improvisation, so when you know more about your preferences, it's time to determine the plot for the future story. Two main aspects can be distinguished:

1. A day in a lover's life

Almost completely improvise. The only thing worth planning in advance is the location and time of shooting. This method allows couples to get real "real-time" photos in a relaxed atmosphere.

Nikon D4S/24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8 Settings: ISO 4000, F9,1100s, 34.0mm

Just like walking in the city, or it's not special for you and your wife. Don't belittle the importance of the shooting location-invite children to visit the roof of the house or fly in a balloon: such an adventure will not only help you take emotional photos, but also stay in your life.

In the photo with balloons on it, I put a couple in the shadow of the sunset.

Nikon D4/35.0f/1.4iso100, F 1.4, 1/5000 s, 35.0mm

The illumination difference between the foreground and the background makes the protagonist a mysterious outline.

Nikon D4 settings: ISO 100, F 1.4, 1/640 s, 35.0mm

Draw a line between drama and sincere feelings. On the one hand, you build the model directly, and occasionally you will be prompted how to do it. On the other hand, capture the "real-time" moments that occur. Using this technology, shooting will become easy.

Nikon D4S/24.0-70.0mm f/2.8ISO100, F2.8, 1/4000 s, 24.0mm

Improvisation is great, but I suggest you arrive at the shooting location in advance, scout the location, and choose the place with the most interesting light. In the future, this will help to avoid wasting time searching and focus directly on the creative process.

I directed it myself

The most popular scene is to recreate a couple's real dating story. To this end, please write a piece of paper and outline a short story with the words of the future newlyweds. Break it down into several key parts and imagine it as a miniature in a photo. For example, if these people meet on the Internet, it may be in a coffee shop with several laptops and a cup of coffee.

Nikon D4S ISO 400, F2.8,1160s, equivalent to 45.0mm

Remember, the script is only limited by your imagination. Most importantly, the original idea and theme should come from these guys themselves: it is very important for models to "live" in these photos.

3. Don't be silent

Try not to let "awkward silence" run through the whole photo process. If you see models frozen, or unsure of their posture and movements-just kidding, let out the atmosphere, but please keep silent. If your sense of humor is not your strongest side, it's time to start cultivating it.

Nikon D4ISO2000, F7. 1, 1/800 s, equivalent to16.0mm.

Step 4 turn photos into games

Put forward something that really interests the couple: it may be a dance talent contest or eating ice cream. Such a "mini-game" helps the model to relax and participate in the shooting process quietly.

The photo above was taken from the ground in automatic mode. I fixed the camera on a monopod (160 cm long) and set the shooting mode in the settings, taking a selfie 15 seconds. This is enough to lift the monopod above your head and visually form a picture. The autofocus mode in Nikon camera can cope with blind shot.

Nikon d4s/16.0f/2.8f8 iso1600, 1/320 s,16.0mm.

5. The question of time and place

Everyone knows that the best shooting time is sunrise and sunset. It is during this time that the light is the softest and most beautiful, and the sunlight can play the role of backlight. The most important thing is to avoid shooting in the sun near noon (11:00-15: 00). Ideal and practical: start shooting 3 hours before sunset to capture the last ray of light.

The photo above is the original JPEG of the camera. With the sunset as the background, backwashing will add magic to your photos.

Nikon D4/70.0-200.0f/2.8 ISO320, F2.8,1160s,175.0mm.

Step 6 hide the photographer

Give the couple a chance to be alone from time to time. At such moments, you can watch from a distance with a telephoto lens (such as Nikon 70-200mm VR II) to get a touch, appearance or casual kiss.

Nikon d4s/50.0f/1.4iso100, F2, 1/2500 s, 50.0mm

7. clothes

Please follow three basic principles when choosing clothes for love stories. First, the pair of images must be combined with each other. Secondly, the color matching in the wardrobe should be coordinated with the shooting location. Third, clothes should be comfortable.

Nikon D4ISO3200, F2.8,1125s, equivalent to 70.0mm

You can also provide an extra set of clothes to change your image when shooting, such as casual clothes+a more classic version.