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