In Touch with Hong Kong Artists: So Hing-keung

Preparation before shooting

Background Knowledge

Before the day of the photoshoot:

• Think about the theme of the photoshoot.

• Set the date and location for the photo shoot.

• Choose appropriate photographic subjects.

• Think about the required tools (and accessories such as reflectors, flash lights, light stands, tripods, etc.).

• Think about the lenses required.

On the day of the photoshoot:

• Pay attention to the light of the shooting environment. It may be affected by the weather.

• Adjust the required settings of the camera (such as the aperture size and exposure compensation).

• Select a shooting angle and image composition.

• Arrange the photographic subject’s gesture and location in the photo.

• Take portrait photos.

Method(s) of holding a single-lens reflex camera