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The skill of photography

Photography, as an artistic expression, requires models to have special expressive power in front of the camera. This form of expression, in addition to the help of atmosphere, the use of light, the adjustment of angle, the cut-in of viewpoint, the model's subjective expression consciousness and the expression of objective emotions will play a finishing role.

A successful news and landscape photography work does not need the "people in the painting" to participate in the conception and expression of the work. The model in clothing, advertising and portrait photography is undoubtedly the soul of the work, which can make a work move from mediocrity to superb visual experience. Therefore, the skills of models facing the camera are very important.

Kung fu is beyond poetry. The model style embodied in the work is by no means the instantaneous form of shutter opening, but the comprehensive result of long-term personality development, self-cultivation, reflection on expression techniques and self-knowledge and understanding of the intention of photographic works. To be a model that photographers are willing to shoot, advertisers and enterprises are willing to use, and at the same time make the audience unforgettable and pleasing to the eye, the following points are particularly important:

First of all, we should realize that the photographer's main purpose in dealing with portrait effects is to foster strengths and avoid weaknesses, which is also the basis for models to play their own characteristics. No one is perfect. By carefully examining the previous photos and images, find out your own advantages and disadvantages, and negotiate with the photographer to solve various possible solutions.

2. Knowing your uniqueness is the decisive factor for a model to stay poor and attract a lot of attention. Beauty alone is not enough to form a strong impact. Or as subtle and gentle as the East, or as bright and gorgeous as the West; Or pure, or charming; Or a pen and ink book, or Shan Ye flavor. . . . In short, it is possible to get ahead by showing your unique self. 3. The embodiment of self-restraint is frivolous and superficial, which can't make a work extraordinary, and it is also a taboo for models. The beauty of internal and external combination will be shown through the lens. Even if it is perfect for a layman, it is difficult to achieve the perfect fit between god and form.

4. Be familiar with and explore various expressions. Models need to have the ability to show a variety of expressions, instantly show different kinds of emotions, and form their own style according to their own characteristics.

5. Understand the intention of the work and incorporate your own ideas. A successful photographic work is not only the result of the photographer's independent creation, but also a tacit understanding between the model and the photographer. Models subconsciously participate in the photographer's conception, composition, lighting and other specific operations, giving the photographer unexpected creative inspiration. It will be a very pleasant cooperation experience to really integrate into the photographer's creative process. In short, each model has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the feeling in front of the camera is different, so it is difficult to generalize the performance skills. The key lies in the continuous adjustment and accurate shaping ability of the model itself. As an advertising photography model, we should try our best to "package" ourselves from the inside out and from the outside in order to expect a good market effect.