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How to take pictures of the elderly?

When shooting the elderly, we should pay attention to the shooting environment, lighting skills, angle selection, expression and charm, respect the elderly and capture their spirit and beautiful moments.

If you want to eliminate the wrinkles of the elderly and make the skin look full, you can shoot in smooth light, because smooth light can dilute the wrinkles on the face of the characters and make the skin look full, thus making the elderly look younger and more energetic. In order to reduce wrinkles and spots on the face of the elderly, soft light can be used to shoot. By using soft light, the light can shine softly on the face of the elderly, reducing wrinkles and spots on the face of the elderly and making the face of the elderly look softer.

For the elderly who are not ideal in appearance, they can be photographed from a suitable angle; For example, for thinner elderly people, you can shoot from a head-up angle; For stout old people, you can use a low-angle backhand to make their bodies look tall and straight; For some hunchbacked old people, they can sit up straight and concentrate on reading or reading newspapers; For the elderly with a big belly, you can sit in a wide chair.

Matters needing attention in taking pictures of the elderly

1, Patience and Meticulousness: Attention should be paid to details when shooting old people, which requires patience and meticulousness. The bodies and expressions of the elderly may not be as flexible as those of young people, so photographers need enough patience to capture their characteristics. At the same time, because the reaction of the elderly may be slow, photographers need more detailed guidance and communication.

2. Encouragement and praise: In the process of shooting, we should always encourage and praise the elderly to make them feel confident and comfortable. This will allow them to show their own characteristics and charm more naturally, and also improve the effect and quality of shooting.

3, pay attention to safety: shooting the elderly need to pay attention to safety issues, in the shooting process, to avoid letting the elderly fall or get injured. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the safety of the surrounding environment and avoid putting the elderly in a dangerous environment.

4. Post-production: After shooting, post-production is needed. Pay attention to the adjustment of light and shadow, color, contrast and cropping in post-production to make the photos more beautiful and comfortable. At the same time, we can also add some special effects or words to increase the interest and story of the photos.