Two communication methods for classic portrait photography

Introduction: Before and after portrait shooting, you need to compose the picture with the model, so that you can better achieve the desired effect.

1. Frontal communication

This was taught by the boss when I was working. When communicating, you should put down the camera, face the other party, speak and give instructions. After the subject has posed and expressed his/her movements, he/she picks up the camera and takes the picture. (Focus on body movements)

The advantage of this method is that the results obtained through communication are more accurate than the second method. Since it takes a while to lift the camera again, the result is stiff movements and expressions, which is suitable for taking still photos.

Taken in 2009, 400D+sigma24mm f1.8, post-production software: Light and Shadow Magic Hand

2. On-the-fly communication

It is a common method. Look at the viewfinder, place your finger on the shutter, focus on the subject's face, and talk to them through the camera. By talking, wait until the subject's movements and expressions reach the decisive moment in your mind before pressing the shutter. (The focus is on natural expressions) (Only simple movements can be guided)

The advantage of this method is that the expression obtained is more natural than the first method. Since the subject cannot see the photographer's face, communication becomes difficult and the progress is slow. Moreover, the camera becomes the subject's attention, making it difficult to capture nature. The results are accidental. Suitable for taking natural photos.

Taken in 2009, 400D+sigma 24mm f1.8, post-production software: Light and Shadow Magic Hand

Of course, you can also combine the two shooting methods, put down the camera first, and then Bring the content, indicate the action, then pick up the camera and make fine adjustments through communication, and finally press the shutter.

The advantage is that the expression is natural and the movements are not rude. The disadvantage is that it takes a long time to get the photos. Since the body movements are guided, it has a strong sense of private photography. Suitable for taking natural photos.

Taken in 2009, 400D+sigma 24mm f1.8, post-production software: Light and Shadow Magic Hand The above are two basic communication methods. Have you learned them? Pick up the camera and go to the park to give it to him Or try taking a portrait of her!