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The use of light is very important in photography, but many novice photographers don't know how to use light, so today we will talk to you in detail.
In low light, it is easier to produce results
The simpler the light, the easier it is to control, and the more complex the light, the easier it is for the picture to get out of control. For novices, you can try to take some photos in low light, which is easier to find the feeling of using light. Let's take a look at a set of photos to find out what they have in common.
The above pictures all have one thing in common, all subjects are arranged in the brightest position of the picture. In addition to this common denominator, what are the other tips? Here are some ideas for your reference.
1. The background is bright, and the foreground is dark
The use of light in photography is not only to capture the details of the person, but more importantly, to find the dividing point between light and dark in the picture, even if the subject is not explosive, the picture is still beautiful.
2. The foreground is bright, and the background is dark
So a picture with chiaroscuro is more eye-catching. A black background is the best way to stand out, especially when the ambient light is low, and white clothing can draw the character out of the black background.
When shooting indoors, try to turn off lights of different colors, and a single light source will make the person's skin tone cleaner.
3. Arrange the model in the dark
It's hard to get a strong chiaroscuro on a cloudy day without the help of fill light, but try placing the model in the dark, using the shade of the building, and metering the light to get a beautiful silhouette.
In the case of light blocking, if everyone is standing in the light to shoot, then some people will be in the shadow, and it is not possible to make all the people accurately exposed, so it is best to have them stand in the dark and shoot silhouettes.
4. Arrange the model in a bright place
On the contrary, when the light is very low, we should also consider arranging the characters in the brightest part of the picture, using the occlusion of the building and the frame composition to highlight the contrast between light and dark in the picture.
It's not that the light is very strong in the middle of the day, it's not a good place to take pictures, it's all about where you choose to take pictures.
In this case, you should choose to shoot under the shadow of a tree or a building, and the light through the gap is very soft, which is suitable for placing the characters in the bright part of the frame to illuminate the faces of the characters.
This allows you to shoot with occlusions in bright light without losing detail to your character's skin tones and increasing the expressiveness of your environment.
5. Look for a single light source
Look for a single light source to illuminate the subject, such as a single light source in the room, chandeliers, table lamps, street lamps, etc.
A single light source in the room
A single light source is created through candles
Projections, props, and flashes can all be used as a single light source, and with a single light source, the color and light and dark transitions of the picture are natural, so as not to let all kinds of miscellaneous light and noise interfere with the picture, and also leave room for creation in the later stage of color grading and noise reduction.
6. Look for a narrow light source
The narrower the light, the stronger the relationship between light and dark, you can suppress the environment, and the light leakage of the door crack and window is a good narrow light source.
Have the model face the window and shoot from the side to look thinner
By pressing the dark environment, it expresses the minimalist style of black and white
The narrow light source under the shade of the building, making full use of the light and dark relationship of the environment, the choice of the position of the model is very important.
7. Use indoor lighting wisely
At dusk, you can shoot with the help of indoor lights, which can not only simulate the feeling of backlighting, but also create a warm and cold contrast with the outside world. There is both a contrast of light and a contrast of colors, so that the picture will be eye-catching.
8. Take advantage of natural light outdoors
When shooting with natural light, such as cloudy days or when the light is strong, you can also arrange the position of the model to improve the contrast between light and dark.
At this time, you only need to remember one principle to arrange the model at the junction of light and dark, similar to doors, windows, etc., which are the most obvious places to divide light and dark, and are also the best places to take pictures.
Light is divided by the composition of the picture
Contrast of indoor and outdoor light
9. Pay attention to the proportions, small subjects are more meaningful
If you use the light well, you don't have to worry about the problem that the subject is not prominent enough. Often, the smaller the proportion of the main character, the more meaningful the picture.
10. Highlight the subject with light and shadow outlines
Placing a light behind the subject and using the light to create a rim light is the most common trick used by many photographers.
In low light, the background light makes the subject stand out. It often brings a little environment, and the picture is more interesting. However, the brightness of the ambient light cannot exceed the brightness of the contour light.
Street lights can also act as rim lights
If the light is used well, the expressiveness of the photo will be stronger, and I hope that through today's light learning, everyone can take better photos.
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