How to create an atmosphere with the light of rainy days

Lead: Shooting in rainy days will actually add considerable difficulty to photographers, because the light is weak, so the shooting effect is not particularly good. So how to use the unique light of rainy days to make good-looking films? Let's study together!

How to create an atmosphere with the light in rainy days?

In fact, the light is very poor in rainy days. Can I use it in rainy days? Excuse me. For example, the model is arranged in a dark place with a bright light source outside. By using the light and shade, the model can have the effect of edge light and backlight, and the lighting of the surrounding shops can also be used to create the backlight effect, which has a different atmosphere and also improves the shortcoming of weak light in rainy days, making the picture more layered and not too dull.

So pay attention? Lights? The light source, brightness and general direction of the model, and then put the model L in a place where the light is concentrated, so that the analogy of night shooting can of course be done? Excuse me. Borrowing street lights or signboard lights will have a similar effect. Because the light source is weak, it is inevitable to use F2.8 or even larger aperture to avoid the dark part being pulled back when it is too dark. ISO should naturally be improved, so that the shutter can be within a safe range. When you are uncertain, you should take more photos just in case.

The following photos are selected from the excellent works of netizens. Let me share the happiness of running out of light for you.

When it is difficult

Author: Wolong (Wang)

This is to use the light of the window to make the face light feel a little backlit, so that the model can be integrated with the scene environment and have a layered feeling.

When it is difficult

Author: ating 1 1 1

The ground after rain has different reflections. Shooting information: Canon EOS 5D Mark II+Canon EF 70-200mm f/4Lis aperture F4.0 1/80 seconds 70.0 mm ISO800.

When it is difficult

Author: Good night.

The rainy night scene also has a different feeling, psychedelic and sad. Shooting information: Canon EOS 5d mark ii+ Canon ef 28-70mm aperture f/2.81125s 62.0 mm ISO2000.

When it is difficult

Author: Xuan Lu

The misty scenery is another charming atmosphere, while the scattered lights on the right are preserved, which is another bright spot in the photo. Shooting information: Canon EOS 450dF1.81160 seconds 50.0mm ISO200.

Scene selection and composition

It makes sense to hold an umbrella in your hand on rainy days, unless you want to take a wet photo, which is an exception, or take some photos when the rain is short. Taking pictures in rainy days is really a big test of physical strength and spirit. Walking on the muddy road everywhere is actually not very comfortable. Sometimes I take pictures with an umbrella, and sometimes I wait until the rain subsides, so the really suitable time and number of pictures are bound to be limited.

But that's the way to take pictures. When I feel right, I keep pressing the shutter. As long as the rain is not too heavy, I won't take an umbrella or take pictures. Although the light in rainy days is not good, it is at least diffuse light, and the contrast is well controlled. In fact, there are occasional surprises. On the other hand, I think since I want to take pictures, I don't have to care too much about the results.

When it is difficult

Author: Lu You

Make use of the advantages of the venue to put the characters on the path of the picture extension, so that the picture is full of three-dimensional sense without lacking a sense of retro.

When it is difficult

Author: Chelsea _xyz

Besides shelter from the rain, the umbrella is the best prop at this time. A large-scale umbrella plus the model's properly controlled emotions and left extension. Shooting information: Canon EOS 5d Mark II F2.0 1/800 seconds 50.0 mm ISO200.

When it is difficult

Author: Lu You

Using the characteristics of the scene to show a completely different atmosphere from sunny days, the contrast between light and dark parts, misty fog create a feeling of film, and a sense of tranquility arises spontaneously.

It is raining.

Author: water girl

Photos are not always in color, and black and white may be more fashionable.

Sunshine after the rain

Usually, the air seems to be cleaner after the rain, and the suspended particles or dust in the air are temporarily less, and suddenly it becomes much fresher. Of course, after the rain, it will clear up. This kind of weather is more common in summer, which is the sunshine after the thunderstorm in the afternoon. Of course, there is no denying that such weather is inevitable.

If it is in the natural environment, we should pay attention to the water droplets left on the leaves, because those that pass through the light will become round beads with special effects (although the leaves are often photographed against the light, the effect is often similar), and the difference may be that the reflective effect produced by the water droplets irradiated by the light has different charms.

After the rain

Author: Chihiro

After the heavy rain, the sun appeared and the air was still filled with the smell of rain. The clear picture makes people overjoyed. Shooting information: Canon EOS 5d mark ii+ Canon EF 35mm f/1.4l f1.41/500 seconds 35.0mm ISO800.

After the rain

Author: Chihiro

The light after the rain is gently sprinkled on the earth, and with a few flowers, the fresh and lovely girl is more fresh. Shooting information: canon EOS 5d Mark II+canon ef 85mm f/1.2l iif1.211250 sec 85.0 mm ISO400.