Professional staging of lighting from multiple sources, as well as the use of tripods, professional SLR cameras and interchangeable lenses, undoubtedly improves the quality of photographing a person. However, at home, these steps are quite difficult to perform. It can also cost you a pretty penny. And here are a few simple rules that you should adhere to, will help you take high-quality pictures, even with non-professional digital "soap boxes".
Instructions
Step 1
Make sure that the light source is directed from your side towards the model, but not into the lens. Therefore, in any case, do not shoot against the light, so as not to get a dark figure against the background of the sun-drenched window. The light should fall slightly from the side so as not to dazzle the model.
Step 2
Close-ups are best shot using the 2x optical zoom, moving away from the model at the desired distance. If you photograph the model up close, distortion will inevitably occur, which will lead to the effect of a bulge in the person's figure, as if you are looking through a magnifying glass or a peephole.
Step 3
Do not use a cluttered background, or your model may get lost in the background of many details. A curtain or wall is a great backdrop for photography. But a colorful carpet will not work.
Step 4
Move the "subject" of your shooting one meter away from the background. Then the model in the picture will be as clear as possible, and the background will be slightly out of focus. This will add some dimension to the image. If the model is standing close to the background, ugly and harsh shadows will be cast on it.
Step 5
Use a palm rest whenever possible. By eliminating hand shake when shooting, you eliminate image blur. Place your hands on the table to rest, or rest them on the back of a chair or chair. The same is the case with architectural objects. A person standing close to a monument, house or other structure will be invisible in the photo. You better move away from the subject at such a distance that it will be completely included in the frame, and the person whom you are going to photograph, let him come closer to you.
Step 6
Take several identical pictures in a row at once, which will allow you to choose one or two of the clearest and most successful photos from several photos. Don't look at professionals. Although, it is worth noting the fact that among professional photographers the percentage of "marriage" is quite high. Understand that you cannot photograph masterpieces alone. Therefore, shoot more, with a margin, leaving the best for later.
