How to shoot calendering skills under strong light

For photographers, the most difficult scene lighting condition is in strong sunlight. Fortunately, there are several ways to overcome some ugly sunshine effects. We can put the position of the subject together with the position of the camera relative to the subject, and in many cases, we can also add an off-camera flash. The following is a strong light photography calendering technique I have compiled for you, hoping to help you.

First, from the flash to the soft box-balance the uneven light In order to get rid of the uneven light on the model below, I have to add as many flash lights as possible in the place where the sun shines brightest on her. My exposure setting is 1/250 seconds, f/1200 ISO. It can be seen from the light spot on her shoulder that the brightness of the photo is close to the acceptable exposure. If I use a larger aperture, a higher ISO or a slower shutter speed, I will lose the details of the part illuminated by the sun. So I used a flashlight with a soft box and supported it with a monopod.

The ambient light on the main body is uneven and unsightly. (1/250 seconds, f/ 13 and ISO200)

Adding a flash can make the light even.

Strongpoint was triggered by the main light on the top of my camera. The flash of the main light is suspended, so it will not affect the final exposure of the photo. Ideally, in order to eliminate light spots, uneven or too strong natural light, we should expose less than 3 files. Then it's all about flash exposure. The pose of the model helps to hide other uneven light. Although the shoulders are in the sun, the face is in the shadow. In other words, I set the aperture and ISO when the proportion of sunlight is still large.

Photometric standard:

I believe that many novices are used to exposure mode, which is nothing more than AUTO automatic mode, P mode, or various situational modes. When shooting portraits indoors, they must temporarily give up these automatic modes. Av aperture priority? With what? M manual exposure? Mode takes precedence.

The metering methods are usually average metering, center focusing metering and spot metering, which are judged according to the scene and light source position in principle.

For scenes with backlight or large contrast between light and dark, it is recommended to use central focusing or spot metering.

Second, the machine flashes straight down-strong light, ghost, strong contrast 1. Distribution points of natural light sources.

Large French windows, curtains, or small outdoor landscaping, skillfully using these good natural light to shoot, can play a role in adding fuel to the image texture.

2. Artificial light source

How to fill the light for indoor portrait shooting? Jumping lights? Give priority to, make the lighting effect symmetrical and natural.

However, if the flashlight or outdoor booth light is placed directly next to the photographer and model indoors, the light source will be too close, resulting in uneven illumination and unnatural situation. The following are two points for attention:

2. 1 adopt light control fittings.

Due to the limited indoor space, we usually place the lamps far away from us, and add other light control accessories such as shadowless cover or reflective umbrella, so the light supplement effect will be more natural.

The wall standing on the construction site is very attractive in color. The light is strong and the shadows are heavy-so the contrast is strong. In order to make enough flashlights to illuminate model Addriana, I asked my assistant to hold the flashlights. By flashing directly from the machine instead of diffusing through the soft box, you can get enough light to drown out the sunlight.

The above picture is also an example where I have to match the sun in the sky with the maximum output of the flash. Because you know the maximum power of the flash (for the focal length setting of the lens at that time), you have to shoot manually. Then you need to find the right distance between the flash and the model.

Third, high-power flash-in order to offset the strong shadow of the sun, there is another option to shoot under strong light, that is, use a flash with higher power.

Calendering skills of strong light photography

Complete metering and light distribution settings.

After measuring the environment, I arranged a set of flashlights at the entrance of natural light, next to the model, because I wanted to brighten the whole scene with natural light, and then use the flashlights as the main light to give out the atmosphere I wanted.

First of all, I used an adapter to put two flashlights together, and added a 1/2 CTO filter on the flashlights to create an illusion of sunshine.

As for why I don't use the clip-on faucet, it's mainly because no one can help me with the lamp. I want a downward angle, but the clip-on faucet can't be adjusted downward, so I want to use this faucet to complete my main light.

Baofutu AcuteB 600R flash, I will use it when I need a lot of electricity. It can output 600 watt-seconds of power, which is about four times that of a small flash. The lampshade is the portrait cover of Bao Futu. The portrait hood can provide a strong effect and is also an effective light adjustment device. It can concentrate light, which is very useful to offset the strong shadow of the sun. At first, I didn't like her hands? Touch? The skydiving tower in the background, I also want her feet to have a bigger gap with the ground. I don't like her feet touching the buildings in the background. But after using the flash, I found that most of the model exceeded the background elements, which could be consistent with the theme of superheroes. )