Summer, the season of energy and color, is the perfect time to take a photo. The sun is shining and the greenery is full of inspiration, whether it is the breeze by the sea, the light and shadow in the forest or the leisurely street.
The following is a photo shooting guide, take clear and beautiful photos in summer, these skills are learned, and the film is very beautiful and eye-catching.
Take advantage of natural light to capture glowing portraits
Summer light is the most natural filter. Choose early morning or late afternoon, the so-called "golden hour", where the light is soft and warm, giving the photo a dreamy texture.
Let the light shine diagonally on the model to create a beautiful contour light. When shooting against the light, use a reflector to fill in the light to make the details of the face more visible while preserving the transparency of the background.
2. Postures and expressions that show summer style
During the shoot, the model is guided to show a relaxed and happy mood. Try smiling while sitting, and the smile that comes naturally when facing the camera can instantly enhance the affinity of the photo.
Or use some cute poses, such as teasing your hair, comparing your heart, and pouting, to make the photo full of girlishness. Sitting cross-legged on the ground, with your hands on your knees, tilting your head and smiling at the camera, this posture is simple but a good way to show the leisure and ease of summer.
3. Creative composition, break the monotony
When taking photos in the summer, you can take a variety of compositions to make the picture more creative and break the original monotonous picture. For example, placing the model diagonally in the frame makes the image dynamic and dynamic, thus enhancing the sense of depth, movement, and visual interest in the photo.
You can also use summer flowers and branches as the guide line of the picture, and the model stands behind the flower branches to shoot, and uses the branches in front of the camera as the guide line of the picture to focus the audience's attention on the model.
Place a translucent leaf or flower in front of the camera and blur it slightly to create a dreamy visual effect. At the same time, the use of the rule of thirds or symmetrical composition can make the photo more balanced and harmonious, and direct the viewer's attention to the model.
4. Interact with natural elements and blend into the summer atmosphere
The natural environment in summer provides abundant material for taking pictures. Use leaves, flowers, or grass as the foreground to add layers to the picture.
Allowing the model to interact naturally with the environment, such as gently tugging on a leaf to cover half of her face, or looking down and sniffing a flower in the midst of a flower, is both natural and summery.
In addition, choosing a green meadow or lush forest as a backdrop can highlight the vibrancy and vitality of summer.
5. Use props to add fun
In summer photos, the clever use of props can greatly enhance the fun and storytelling of photos. For example, a wide-brimmed straw hat, a colorful umbrella, a vintage book, a fallen leaf, and even summer gadgets such as ice cream and juice can be the highlight of the photoshoot.
Allowing the model to interact with these props naturally not only enriches the image, but also adds a cool feeling that is unique to summer.
6. Capture of dynamic moments
Summer photography is not only static beauty, but also shows the vitality and freedom of the season. Models are encouraged to move, jump, or spin, and photographers are prepared to capture these dynamic moments. Such photos can better convey the lightness and infinite possibilities of summer.
To sum up, to take a photo full of summer feeling, you not only need to grasp the magic of natural light, but also need to be careful in posture, expression, props, composition, and use of light.