Are you a photographer or a model? (Part 2 of 2)

6. Try a different composition and perspective during shooting 
All the photographs are fastidious about composition, in terms of the portrait is particularly important. Compositions is not only the most creative part of the performance of the photographer, but also cannot be replaced by any advanced camera. If you Would like to make a well composition, you will need the courage to carry out a variety of attempts. For example, the models should locates on which area of the pictures, whether or not to use some tools to assist, etc.


7. Do not miss any thing around
Background is one of the very important elements in the portrait. Whatever taking photographs in any kind of places and scenery, we should decide what style of clothes and what style of makeup. As well as to decide what kind of props / tools to use for embellishment.
Sometimes, when we walk on the road. we will be exposed to a wide variety of people, events and things. As long as the observed carefully, some of the original ordinary non-strange places, though the lens tends to produce some subtle changes. Pick up the camera, pick your favorite place to catch something you always miss. You may get surprise from there


8. Design some photography theme
If prepared to shoot a number of themes, you can get some superior works. With the theme, prepare some little of fancy props, and several sets of dress, I believe you can shoot like a professional salon work


9.Use of editing techniques, to make a more perfect photo
Despite the convenience of digital cameras are numerous, but the principle of different photoreceptor, the final picture are always not sharp enough while compare with traditional camera. If you want the photos more perfect, the use of Photoshop or other kinds of image processing software are inevitable. Even if only adjust a little color or light, it could help the photos elegance. Not only that, through the editing technology, it could help to develop their own mastery of the color degree or composition.

10. Don't get moody because of bad weather
When shooting outdoors, we are unable to control the weather, which is indeed a nerve-racking thing. But there is no need to completely paralyzed by the weather. Oftenly we all think that rainy weather is not easy to take pictures while compare with sunny weather. However, in some special environment or moment, it is more appropriate to shoot during foggy or rainy day.In fact, too much sunshine may cause the shadow on model's face. It would become more difficult to take a good picture. Therefore, instead of being bound your hand by the weather, it is better to think about other idea of the theme in different climatic.




11. Pre-familiar the place of photography
While first time to an unfamiliar environment and take photographs. It is difficult to handle and understand the environment's light source, scenes and atmosphere, etc. However, if getting there for prior exploration, and take a few shots. Photographers often can get better photos in the next visit.
In particular, for the theme you want to shoot. It's better to get the field exploration. It helps to give a clear idea of what kind of clothes should be prepared for model, and even on how the pose should be performed by model.

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