Portrait Photography Expression Tips

Introduction: In portrait photography, even professional models will occasionally become nervous and unnaturally stiff when taking pictures, not to mention when the models are their relatives and friends. Models will all have nervous emotions. At this time, as photographers, what do we need to do to make the model achieve the feeling of our own conception? Below, I will teach you a few tips on expression control, so that everyone can become a master of seducing girls and replace the Korean Europeans who have recently dominated the circle of friends. Basong Zhongji. Expression Techniques for Portrait Photography

Pre-shooting: Eliminate Concerns

When you first start shooting, it may be an unfamiliar environment for the model, and you will not know how to face the camera. It is the best state. It may be a strange photographer, a passerby, or someone you care about. In psychology, it is a kind of anxiety of distrust. You don’t believe in yourself, you don’t believe the photographer, you don’t believe it’s safe here, etc. . At this time, you can show her some beautiful photos you took. When you take ugly photos of the model, you should delete them immediately. Let the model get rid of the worries about the ugly photos and let her build her confidence by looking at the beautiful photos.

Open the chat folder and chat

In addition, the important thing is to chat and create a relaxed environment. It can also break the dull and awkward atmosphere and prevent the mind from being too concentrated and nervous. . In terms of topics, you can choose content close to the theme’s emotions to guide the model’s emotions. It is carried out according to the preferences of the model. There is no fixed routine. You can chat about gossip, TV series, movies, photography, and love. But be careful to grasp the limits if you want to talk about some restricted jokes. , otherwise he will become a bad uncle who sells goldfish.

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When shooting indoors, you can play some music

If your eloquence is not particularly good, you can prepare some light music in your mobile phone and bring a small Bluetooth speaker. This will make the shooting process less boring and allow everyone to relax and immerse themselves in taking photos, making it easier to enter the state. However, be careful not to include low music in the playlist, otherwise you will fall out of the state once you enter the state.

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A look can only last 3 seconds

As the saying goes, the eyes are the windows to the soul, but when taking pictures, the eyes need to concentrate. Only in this way can the glasses become bright and lively. When you are concentrating, keeping your eyes open for a long time will become very tiring. Some scientists have calculated that a perfect look can only be maintained for 3 seconds. During the actual shooting, the model should not be allowed to pose with one expression for too long. Pressing the shutter quickly can not only capture the most natural expression, but also allow the model to remain in good spirits when looking back and re-shooting if there is a problem with the photo.

It is not necessary to look at the camera

Some friends become nervous when facing the camera and their expressions become strange. At this time, you can ask the model not to look at the camera. First, take a picture of the side and back of the model. You can also ask the model to lower her head to the lower left, lower right, etc., or raise her head 45° and look up. If you change the angle, the model is still beautiful. There is no need to stare at the camera. After all, some people Really not suitable.

The movements should not be too deliberate, just close the key positions.

Sometimes, the photographer has some distorted movements in his mind that may look good. , but in actual shooting, the movements are not very comfortable, and if the movements are too deliberate, the model may not be able to get the feeling the photographer wants, and may even feel that the pose will not look good, and lose confidence in you. The most important thing the photographer should do when it comes to action is to give timely feedback to the model about the problems in her pose and correct them in a timely manner.

For details, please refer to the series of articles in Photographer: "Teaching you to capture the heart of the goddess (I): Cleaning up blind spots in photography" and "Whether portrait photography is good or bad depends on whether these points are done" are both included Mention the corresponding 'portrait action guide'.

Funny expressions can help relieve tension

Finally, as for the necessary skills for the goddess to act coquettishly, photography can take a series of funny expressions of models. and movements to fully express the cute side of the model. At the same time, during the sugar water episode, the smile can also be revealed naturally through this moment, avoiding the problem of a stiff fake smile and increasing the fun of taking photos.

Guide and control emotions

Emotion refers to the thought or emotion that the photo brings to the audience after your creation. Before shooting, the photographer needs to first conceive what kind of feeling this group of photos will have, including the choice of environment, the coordination of clothing, the composition of movements, and the thoughts of the characters' expressions. After the above objective conditions have been conceived, before shooting, Share it with the model and let the model understand your thoughts. When shooting, move closer to this direction step by step from the topic and let the model enter this state together.

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Leave a good impression

How can you give a model a good impression? It can be summed up in four words: "Be bold and careful." During the shoot, there are often things that the model needs help from the photographer. For example, the model is hot and needs a tissue to wipe away sweat, or needs a break to touch up her makeup, or her hair is messed up without noticing, or she feels cold. In other situations, carefully discovering the needs of the model is also a kind of mutual respect. During the shooting, if there is any dangerous situation, it is also necessary for the photographer to come forward.