Photographic skills of taking portraits

People are the eternal theme in front of the camera. We have shared many articles about portrait shooting. Tips Let's review the skills of "shoulder" and "light". In the following article, many classic ideas are just presented in another way.

1, from another perspective

Most portrait photos are taken at the height parallel to the eyes, and changing an angle can often completely change the expressive force of a photo, so many photographers will tell you that you might as well stand at the highest point you can reach. Of course, lowering the plane will achieve the same goal.

Step 2 change the model's eyes

People's eyes are often the most important part of the picture. In most portrait shooting, the models are staring at the camera, which naturally leads to "communication" between the viewer and the photographer. If this special "directionality" is used properly, sometimes special effects will be achieved. However, this "directionality" will directly affect the composition. If there is no need for composition, don't be far-fetched, otherwise the photographer and the subject will feel "seemingly separated."

The eye becomes an extension of composition.

Eye contact with the same composition

3. Break the routine of composition

Breaking the classic composition rule (rule of three points) requires not only courage, but also understanding of the scene. If you need to form a strong impact effect, try to put the model on the edge of the picture.

Without the "pointing" of eyes, this photo would be a great failure (I will review the main points just now)

Put the model on the left side of the picture and pay attention to the influence of model posture on composition.

4. Try special lighting.

There are countless ways to run out of portraits. Side lighting can set off the atmosphere, double flashing lights can highlight the outline, and of course there are various creative lighting methods. Don't forget Gate B when shooting at night.

5. Design a special movement

Portrait photography is a work jointly completed by models and photographers. A well-planned photo is bound to attract people's attention more easily than a plain lens. You can use the various movements of the model to build your picture. Running and jumping are great themes, of course, provided that you have a SLR with continuous shooting function.

6. Take a close-up of the model.

This is a technique that has been repeated many times before, so that it has become a classic technique. However, not everyone can really take beautiful close-up photos. Why? See 1 for the main points of view.

7. Take a group of photos

The legendary winning by quantity is not a simple continuous shooting. How to select a few photos from hundreds of photos to form a work is the most important thing to test the editing skills in the later stage. Each arrangement can produce special meaning, and the answer is not unique, but each choice reflects your understanding of composition and story-this is not a problem that can be solved by skill.