How to use classical architecture to add a sense of cultural heritage to portrait photos?

Chinese culture is extensive and profound, and classical architecture is even more ingenious. Using classical architecture as the background during shooting can produce unexpected effects. The model's clothing can be classical, which creates a harmonious and unified effect with the architecture; it can also be alternative fashion, which is in sharp contrast with the classical architecture and has a strong visual impact.

China's classical architecture looks majestic from a distance and exquisite and detailed up close. Whether it is a panoramic or partial shot, it is a good subject for photography. When shooting panoramic shots, you can use a wide-angle lens, so that the buildings will appear more imposing and the characters will be better highlighted by the background. When taking close-up shots, you can choose a telephoto lens and a large aperture, because too beautiful buildings will steal the light of the subject, and you can blur it to highlight the subject. Of course, if you are taking commemorative photos, it is a different matter.

Use the panoramic view of classical buildings as the background

The model sits on the guardrail, using the distant classical buildings as the background. The large aperture blurs the background, so that the background will not overwhelm the subject. It's more obvious in the picture.

Aperture F/5.6 Shutter speed 1/250S ISO Sensitivity ISO100 Focal length 45mm

Being in a classical building

The model is in a classical building, shot from above The angle makes the walls of the building appear taller and grander, and the model's legs appear more slender.

Aperture F/4, shutter speed 1/500S, ISO sensitivity ISO100, focal length 40mm

By shooting from a low angle, the vertical lines of the building can be gathered upward to create a strong sense of perspective. , thus showing the tallness and majesty of the ancient building, and at the same time increasing the sense of stability of the building. This shooting method is more commonly used when shooting tower-shaped ancient buildings. When shooting, be careful not to tilt the picture, otherwise the building will give people the illusion of toppling.

Tower-shaped and column-shaped ancient buildings should be photographed from above to show the tallness and majesty of the building.

A bird's-eye view of the ancient building complex is taken from a higher angle, and the momentum of the building is also revealed. If the shooting distance is far, use a telephoto lens to shoot, otherwise the picture will be too empty.

If the building itself lacks lines, we can observe the surrounding environment and look for some lines that can be used. The slate steps in front of the building form some interesting lines against the reflection after rain. These lines can also form a perspective relationship and guide people's sight to extend to the main body of the building.