Photography skills of landscape portraits

Photography skills of landscape portraits

Shooting portraits of scenery in beautiful places is a very challenging job for photographers, which requires comprehensive abilities in theme, framing, composition and lighting. Next, I collected the skills of landscape portrait photography, welcome to consult.

Photography skills of landscape portraits

First of all, about sunny days

1, outdoor portrait photography on sunny days:

Sunny day is a good day for outdoor photography, and sufficient light and cheerful mood are one of the important guarantees for taking good photos. However, not all good portraits can be taken casually on sunny days, and there are still many places to pay attention to. Because the May Day holiday is in the midsummer season, the direct sunlight on sunny days is relatively strong, and it is difficult to take portrait photography in strong sunlight, so it is generally better to choose sunny days from 9: 00 am to 1 1 or sunny days from 3: 00 pm to 5: 00 pm, because the sun is low and the light is not very strong, and the brightness is moderate when the sun is oblique, unlike the scorching sun at noon.

In addition, the characters perform better in soft sunlight, their eyes are not easily affected by strong light, and the photos taken are more natural. In the choice of location, it is also more particular. Generally, it is more appropriate to shoot portraits with soft light in cool or shady places. When exposed to sunlight, the light is stronger and the main light is more obvious, so it is easy to use sunlight to create a more special image.

Too strong sunlight can easily cause the subject to be exposed to too much light, losing details and three-dimensional sense.

In terms of equipment, the requirements for equipment are not very strict because there is sufficient light on sunny days. But when taking portraits outdoors, reflectors are often used. Reflecting plate is a commonly used lighting auxiliary tool. Helps fill the light, eliminate shadows and highlight the eyes. With it, the photos taken are very different.

When shooting a portrait outdoors on a sunny day with obvious main light, the silhouette of the figure is prone to shadow because of the strong light. At this time, it is necessary to use a reflector to reflect light or absorb light to eliminate shadows. In addition, some reflectors also have the function of soft light board. When using the soft light board, the strong light can be dispersed softly, so that the light projected on the characters is softer.

2, sunny outdoor landscape photography:

Sunny weather should be the most suitable weather for landscape photography, because at this time, there is enough light, high transparency and bright colors, and it is easy to shoot good works. On sunny days, because the directionality of light is obvious, the use of light is very important when shooting scenery on sunny days. There are usually several kinds of light on sunny days. The light from the back of the camera to the subject is called forward light, whereas the light from the back of the subject to the camera is called backward light.

The light from the camera and the side of the main body is called semi-backlight or oblique light. When shooting in backlight or semi-backlight, the contrast between light and shadow will give the subject a three-dimensional sense. When the sun goes down, the light is only semi-backlit. It becomes a very flat landscape image under sunlight, and it becomes very vivid under backlight or semi-backlight.

Second, about cloudy days:

1, outdoor portrait photography on cloudy days:

As for what kind of light should be used when shooting portraits outdoors, many people often choose bright sunlight to directly illuminate the front light of the subject from behind. But many times this direct light will make the subject have to squint. If the sun is low, the light on the squinting face is flat. If the sun is high, there will be shadows under the eyes and nose. No matter from which angle, it is not satisfactory.

At this time, don't let the subject be in direct sunlight, that is, put the subject in mild diffuse light. And this trouble is easier to solve on cloudy days. As we all know, many experts prefer cloudy days to sunny days when shooting outdoor portraits. Therefore, cloudy days may be more suitable for taking portraits than sunny days with strong sunshine. But there are also many noticeable problems in taking portraits on cloudy days.

As mentioned above, cloudy days can achieve softer light reflection and make the subject's light reception more ideal, but sometimes the lack of light on cloudy days is also a headache, and the requirements for cameras are higher at this time. First of all, your camera needs to use higher sensitivity to obtain a more stable shutter speed in the case of insufficient light, but high sensitivity will have a greater impact on the image quality, especially in consumer digital cameras. At this time, you will use a digital SLR camera. After all, compared with consumer digital cameras, high sensitivity has a better impact on the image quality of digital SLR cameras.

In addition, it is the lens configuration. On cloudy days, the light is often insufficient. When the light is insufficient, besides using high sensitivity to obtain a more stable shutter speed, using a large aperture lens is also a way to obtain a faster shutter speed. However, for digital SLR, large aperture lens is generally more expensive. Tripod is also a common tool when the light is insufficient on cloudy days. When the light is slightly dim and the shutter is slow, the success rate of shooting with a tripod is much higher than that without a tripod.

2, cloudy outdoor landscape photography:

The light on cloudy days is softer than the direct light on sunny days, so it is more suitable for expressing some serene and quiet landscape themes. Some scenes showing cooking smoke in mountain villages and rural fields are actually taken on cloudy days, which are very atmospheric and emotional. It is also easy to encounter insufficient light when shooting scenery on cloudy days. At this time, the use of tripods is even more important.

Third, about rainy days:

What can I shoot in rainy days? Romantic oblique wind and drizzle, wet scenery on the street and exciting lightning. Rainy days are characterized by water reflection, and the scenery in the rain reflects strongly. When it rains, everything seems to show different colors because of the diffusion of light. This light diffusion magically mixes and fades colors that often appear too bright in full sunlight. Especially when taking color photos, umbrellas in people's hands often make the rainy scene colorful because of different colors. If you can skillfully use the reflection in the water, it will be easier to add interest.

If you want to shoot the scene of raindrops falling, you must choose a dark background, and it is more suitable to choose side backlight or backlight. In rainy days, the light is dark and the exposure time is often long. The most distinctive scenery in rainy days should be lightning, which is a very common natural phenomenon. It is not too difficult to take such images and other natural landscapes. If you have ever learned the photography skills about lightning, or heard an experienced photographer tell you the secret of shooting lightning: "f/8, then stay there and wait." This is indeed a very useful way to shoot lightning, but f/8 is right, but it is not a good suggestion to stay there. Be careful that lightning will visit you next! So it is very important to be safe when shooting lightning.

The best place to shoot lightning in rainy days is the window of a high-rise building, which can not only get a good view, but also protect your beloved photographic equipment.

Shooting lightning requires luck, that is, to achieve the word "wait", which requires the photographer to have full patience to wait. Lightning can happen anytime and anywhere, and it is very fast. No matter how fast you react, when you see lightning, press the shutter and the lightning disappears before the aperture is opened. So some experienced photographers use a small aperture to get a longer exposure time under the same exposure, hoping that lightning will visit your lens during this exposure time.

When shooting, stand the camera on a tripod and choose the foreground with an open sky. If ISO 100 sensitivity is used, set the aperture to 5.6, set the exposure speed selection dial to the position of "B" or "T", and then release the shutter. If there is lightning all the time outside the shooting range, it will generally not cause overexposure. You can keep the shutter open and continue the exposure until.

If the lightning position is not ideal, the same negative can be repeatedly exposed for 2 ~ 4 times according to the brightness of lightning. As long as lightning does not appear in the same area of the picture, of course, there will be no overexposure. Therefore, the exposure time does not depend entirely on the size of the aperture. The most important thing is whether lightning has been photographed.

Besides shooting lightning, there are many things worth shooting in rainy days. For example, the reflection in the rain, all the scenery from one to two, light and shadow blend. If it is night, the light and shadow are blurred and worth shooting; Looking up at the raindrops splashing under the eaves, using your camera to solidify the splashed water, or the dynamic action of the water droplets patting the branches and leaves are all a big challenge to test your shutter speed skills. In addition, the majestic scenery before the rainstorm, the scenery under the heavy pressure of thick clouds before the rainstorm, and the wind and flying clouds make you feel that time flies. Why not pick up the camera and record it?

Fourth, about the night scene:

1, portrait photography at night

It is difficult to shoot a portrait at night, because we should consider the normal exposure of the foreground background and how to make the influence of the foreground people clear. Indeed, this is one of the problems that most tourists encounter when visiting the night scene. Especially when using the camera to shoot automatically, turn on the flash when shooting, so that people close to the camera can get the correct exposure. However, due to the limited flash range and short exposure time of the camera, the night scene that was originally gorgeous to the naked eye appears dark in the camera.

This is because the night scene in the distance takes a long exposure time to leave a normal exposure effect on the photo, while people nearby only need a short exposure time because of the flash. Therefore, it is best to use the manual gear of the camera when shooting, slow down the shutter and force the flash to shoot. After the flash is over, it is suggested that the characters keep their original posture until the end of exposure, so that the photos of the characters and the background night scene can be exposed normally. However, portrait shooting at night is not a patent for manual cameras. Some advanced automatic fool digital cameras have night portrait shooting mode, which is also set by using the principle of slow shutter and forced flash.

When shooting, you need to use a tripod to fix the camera, because it is necessary to keep the camera still when exposing the background for a long time, and then a tripod becomes a necessity.

Before shooting, you should explain clearly to the subject. Just because the flash is on doesn't mean the shooting is over. You must keep your original posture and position until you are told that you can change or leave. For curtain shutter, the flashing flash is a sign that the front curtain reaches one end of the film window and the power is turned on, but Hou Lian has not yet reached the film window (shutter time synchronization).

The exposure ends only when Hou Lian reaches the closed position through the film window. For the shutter in the mirror, the flash flashes at the same time when the shutter is fully opened, and the shutter has not been closed since the flash. Because the exposure time required for portraits at night is often around 1 second, or even longer, the shutter is still open for a long time after the flash flashes to feel the night light. If the subject moves, the background part that was originally blocked by people will face the camera and continue to be exposed, so that the portrait part of the photo taken is transparent or translucent. Therefore, the main body should remain unchanged until the shutter is closed.

2. Night photography

Night photography is also night photography. The better the night, the more suitable the city at night. The city that never sleeps has rich colors and bright lights, so the shooting of night scenes has become a subject of photography. Although it is difficult for the camera to shoot the night scene, we can check the exposure in time through the LCD screen and get more satisfactory colors by adjusting the color temperature, which provides great convenience for the digital camera to shoot the night scene. At present, many high-end digital cameras provide shooting modes of P (automatic), A (aperture priority), S (shutter priority) and M (manual). In addition, most digital cameras provide scene shooting modes, the most common modes are night scene mode and macro mode, and some digital cameras provide more detailed and rich scene modes, and even can obtain functions such as shooting modes in the evening and late at night.

This night scene mode can generally achieve satisfactory results. For most novice digital cameras, shooting night scenes is the simplest, feasible and guaranteed method. You don't need a tripod to shoot at night. When the camera is mounted on a tripod, it can slowly shoot the light drawn by the car lights or the scene of the crowd flowing.

Of course, in order to achieve the best artistic effect, the afterglow of twilight can effectively separate the outline of the building and show a better sense of hierarchy. Photographers who pursue artistic effects will adopt the method of secondary exposure in the same position, that is, exposure at dusk, and exposure after turning on various lights and decorative lights after dark. It should be noted that the camera cannot move during two exposures, and each exposure should be half of the exposure.

For example, the first exposure takes1/60s, the shooting takes1/30s, the second exposure takes1/4s, and the shooting scene takes1/8s. In addition, the use of white balance is also very important. Choosing different white balance will directly affect the tone and artistic conception of the photo. Generally speaking, don't choose automatic white balance, which will affect the inherent color of light and make it lose its unique color temperature feeling. Generally speaking, we will use tungsten lamp white balance when shooting city night scenes, because this white balance is closer to the effect of lighting. Of course, this is not absolute, it depends on the environment.

Shooting skills of landscape portraits

Skill 1

Investigate different landscape characteristics, establish a clear theme before shooting, so that the character modeling and performance can be better integrated into the landscape atmosphere. Summarizing the types of scenery and finding out its general rules will help us to have a clear aim in the establishment of theme and the application of skills;

First, the theme of shooting can be established according to the characteristics of this kind of scenery, so that people and scenery can be better integrated and a beautiful artistic conception can be created;

Second, according to different scenery characteristics, the most appropriate expression techniques are adopted to make the works more "brilliant".

1. Mountains, rivers and lakes: This kind of scene is magnificent, which is in strong contrast with the exquisiteness of women. The photos taken can leave a beautiful and profound feeling.

2. Grassland Pingchuan: The sky is wild, the beauty blends in, and the sky, land and people blend in, especially showing the characteristics of natural and fresh scenery.

3. Characteristic scenic spots: Large areas of flowers, thatch and other characteristic scenery are often seasonal and suitable for shooting meaningful subjects.

4. Forest trees: The quiet forest is full of mysterious feelings, which makes people think. In the meantime, the light is relatively large, and it is easy to take interesting photos. This kind of scenic spot is suitable for shooting quiet and sentimental subjects, creating an elegant artistic conception like the Wizard of Oz.

Tip 2

When shooting a large scene, it is also necessary to supplement the light reasonably to avoid the characters' faces and costumes being hidden in the shadows, and to reduce the obvious shadows formed by strong light on the characters' faces. Only in this way can the scenery be displayed and the characters be better represented.

The advantages and difficulties of scenic spot creation are obvious. On the bright side: the air quality is good, the light is transparent, the sense of direction is strong, and the photos taken are clear and bright. There are many opportunities for blue sky and white clouds. Unlike in cities, the sky is almost afraid to appear in the landscape frame. But everything has advantages and disadvantages-when the light is strong, it is easy to form obvious shadows. In addition, the dynamic range of digital cameras is small, and if you are not careful, you will die white and black, losing details. So it's best to shoot in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid too strong light.

In light processing, different angles of light will bring different effects. Sunlight shooting: the picture is bright, the color is fully restored, and it is easy to shoot a soft picture. The disadvantage is that the three-dimensional sense of people and scenery is poor. It is worth noting that when shooting along the light, it is necessary to avoid too strong sunlight, otherwise the model's eyes will be blinded by strong light. Side light shooting: it can outline the lines of people and scenery, with strong contrast between light and shade, which can show richer levels, make the picture more stereoscopic, and have the contrast between light and shade of hue, which makes the photo very transparent. The principle of supplementary light is to keep the contrast between light and shade, and at the same time reduce the shadow to some extent. After all, we are taking soft portraits of women. Backlight is also a common expression of outdoor shooting. Its advantage is that it can shoot beautiful side light and shiny hair. When shooting in reverse light, the supplementary light for the face is slightly weaker than the background light, otherwise it will appear unnatural.

If there are photography assistants or friends at the scene, the reflector is a more economical light supplement tool. Easy to carry, easy to control the direction of light supplement, and will not destroy the scene light around the characters. If there is no one to help, the first choice is the lamp factory flash, which can effectively reduce the light ratio. Remember to bring a tripod as a lamp holder. When shooting, put the bracket near the person and adjust the distance and height as needed. Use the wireless trigger to flash, otherwise the output range of the flash will be sharply reduced due to high-speed synchronization when shooting at a long distance, and the flash on the camera hot shoes will not shine on the model. The off-board flash can also control the direction of fill light, making it more in line with the needs of creation.

The original flash and trigger are relatively matched, which can realize high-speed synchronization and make the lens shoot under a large aperture. The maximum synchronization speed of outdoor lights on the market is generally limited to 1/200 seconds, which makes it impossible for photographers to use a large aperture. In addition, flashlights are usually bulky, and batteries are a heavy burden in the wild. If the battery is dead, it can't be charged in time, and the original portable flash uses the No.5 battery, which is very convenient to carry and buy.

Tip 3

Shooting outside the scenic spot should follow the principle of convenience and practicality. When shooting in scenic spots, telephoto and wide-angle lenses are often used-telephoto can shorten the distance when shooting distant mountains and rivers, while wide-angle lenses can capture as much information as possible when shooting large scenes nearby. Interestingly, the "portrait head" commonly used in cities is rarely used for the simple reason that it is neither long nor short, which can neither bring distant objects closer nor accommodate large scenes nearby. Imagine, who will make great efforts to take portraits or busts in beautiful scenic spots?

It is inevitable to climb mountains and wade in scenic spots, and using zoom lens is a rational configuration. Some photographers like the perfect imaging brought by the fixed-focus lens. But when taking pictures at scenic spots, the wind is generally strong. Frequent lens replacement will make the imaging components of digital cameras called "vacuum cleaners" inhale more dust, and if they encounter cold weather such as rain and snow, they will also put models and cameras under greater pressure. With the continuous progress of optical technology, the zoom lens is getting better and better now, and the tiny imaging difference between the fixed lens and the zoom lens can't be distinguished by the naked eye. Moreover, in many cases, in order to ensure the clarity and texture of the scene, the maximum aperture is not always used, and the imaging level of the zoom lens can be "upgraded" after reducing the aperture.

It is recommended to use a shoulder bag camera. Carrying a shoulder bag for a long time is easy to hurt your shoulder. In the process of traveling, it is difficult to balance your body with a heavy backpack, and the roads in scenic spots are usually rugged, so keeping your body balanced can ensure safety. Backpack can also make people free their hands when going up and down the slope, grasp the surrounding trees, cables and other fixtures, or lean on crutches.

Other photography skills

General photography

Shooting a good photographic work requires certain equipment, patience and some necessary knowledge.

The so-called "photography" is to shoot some parts or all of the scenery and attract the audience with the beauty of the unique characteristics of the subject. However, when shooting close-ups, it is usually because the camera is very close to the subject, and it is easy to affect the image quality because of the unstable grip of the camera. But you can overcome these problems by buying some suitable equipment. Shooting a good photographic work requires mastering the following skills:

First, use a tripod.

The camera must be mounted on a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking when shooting. Try to keep the camera close to the subject, and be careful not to introduce unnecessary shadows.

Second, focus on the orbit.

Although it is not necessary for shooting, the focus track is a good auxiliary device, which can help you take good close-ups. The focal track can make the camera move along the X-axis and Y-axis in very small increments, and can accurately control the camera position and the depth of field of the picture. It is very troublesome to move the triangular bracket to the ideal position.

Third, use cable release.

Even if you have installed the camera on a tripod, if you press the shutter carelessly, it may still shake the camera, so in order to avoid this situation, I suggest you use cable release.

Step 4 Use a black or colored background

When shooting, when the background of the object is black, the shot image can be made to look the clearest. You can also use a fuzzy background, especially when the color of the subject is very strong.

5. Use reflective cards when necessary.

Wrap it in a white card or aluminum foil to reflect the light on the object and illuminate the shadow on the object. Be careful not to let this card appear in the shooting range.

6. Be patient.

Sometimes, even the breeze blurs close-ups. At this time, you must be patient, and it is best to wait until the wind has passed. Similarly, when shooting outdoors, when the clouds in the sky cover the sun, it is best to wait until the sun comes out, so that the photos taken will look brighter than those taken on cloudy days.

Seven, make good use of composition

Ernest Haas, an Austrian photographer, has reached the point where there is no sword in his hand and a sword in his heart. He believes: "Composition lies in balance, and everyone handles balance differently." Just like when Wushu reaches the highest level, there is no name for moves, and it can only be solved by one's own ability. On the position of camera in composition. He believes: "The more you can forget your equipment, the more you can concentrate on your subject matter and composition, so the camera is just a continuation of your eyes and has no other meaning."

Jacobs Jr also thinks: "The most basic factors of composition are lines, forms, textures and the space between these factors. Of course, color is also a factor that cannot be ignored. Convergence lines can generally explain the perspective relationship, but not all photos should show the depth of perspective. Many excellent works are flat patterns. Portraits of scenes or people in the viewfinder are arranged according to the photographer's personal feelings. Therefore, how to compose a composition, just like how to choose a theme, light and color, can also be the basis of a photographer's unique personal style. " In most cases, one or a group of shapes or forms play a leading role in each photo, and the shapes such as color, volume and position in the photo serve as the leading factors. "Contrast in composition refers to the contrast between big and small, bright and dark, near and far, active and passive, smooth and rough, rich and light colors and so on. We should make more use of these opposing factors so that the subject can influence the whole composition through them. For example, if the law of contrast is properly applied, photos will have a strong charm. " Some people may have a gift for composing music.

When the proportion of the subject in the picture is too small, or the blank space of the picture is monotonous (such as shooting a tall building in the sunset), you can creatively use the underexposure to form a silhouette as the foreground. Black silhouette can not only oppress the audience's vision of the subject, but also not distract the audience. We can even use the silhouette as the main frame to form square, round or varied shapes, so that ordinary scenery has a unique sense of form and increases the depth of the picture.

Two exposure principles: "Better than not" and "Better than not"

The two exposure principles of "better than nothing" and "better than nothing" in photography have different views and many supporters. As the name implies, "overexposure is better than underexposure" means "overexposure is better than underexposure". As long as the exposure histogram does not exceed the right boundary, you can safely overexpose, which will make the picture as clean and delicate as possible, and the higher the sensitivity, the more obvious the effect; "Better owe than pass" means "Better owe than pass", because the picture is not bright enough caused by underexposure, and PS can be used to make up for it in the later stage, but once overexposed, the details are lost, and it is difficult to solve it with any software.

wedding photography

Facial expressions should be natural and true, with a slight smile.

Stiff expression is the most taboo when taking pictures, and wedding photography is no exception. If the bride's face is dull, as if it had been forcibly installed, the effect will definitely be bad. Although it is sweet and happy to take wedding photos, it is natural for newcomers not to laugh too much, and it is best to smile.

Keep your posture straight and cheer up.

When shooting, the posture is straight to have a sense of beauty. Don't hang your head and look listless. No matter how good a photographer is, he can't take good photos.

Relaxed posture, elegant and beautiful.

When taking photos, you can pose in various positions, or raise your hand slightly, or lean sideways slightly, or lower your eyebrows, or look forward ... At the suggestion of the photographer, the bride can pose in many beautiful positions. Pay attention to the range of movements here, and be relaxed, elegant and decent. The movements should not be too obvious and exaggerated, nor too subtle and coy.

Use props skillfully to add beauty.

The bride holding a fan will add classical charm; Holding flowers in both hands will make the bride and flowers complement each other; Being close to nature will give you a fresh and quiet; Being close to the groom will make the bride look sweeter and happier ... everything that depends on it will add beauty.

Keep your makeup and finish it perfectly.

Wedding photography lasts for a long time, and some even last for a day. At this time, it is necessary to ensure that the wedding dress is neat and clean, and the bride's makeup and hairstyle are intact.

wedding photography

1, sometimes love is needless to say. A small action, silent love can touch people's hearts more. "love", gestures, and the back, silence is better than sound here.

2. The mirror has always been the most used prop in photography, and the photos reflected from the mirror are always unexpected and the effect is excellent. The bride and the bridesmaid stand together through the mirror, which complement each other, are wonderful and interesting, and interact very well.

Besides the bride, children are the easiest people to capture wonderful scenes at the wedding. When they stand together, women and children, beautiful and pure, at this moment, a happy future is in sight, within reach, and the record is eternal.

4. Who said that the groom in the wedding photos must be quite satisfactory? It is also a good idea to be funny once in a while. Of course, it is better to be accompanied by the best man. The deeper the feelings, the more the wedding photos record the full love between the groom and his buddies.

The married daughter always cries. Thank your parents for their kindness. You don't have to film their tears, hold hands with your parents, and hold hands with your grandmother, mother and bride for three generations. The warmth and silence are enough to impress all the guests.

6. After the wedding, the newlyweds hug and kiss. There were so many ideas that all the guests blindfolded and pretended not to see their sweetness. In fact, everyone offered their most sincere wishes.

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