"What's the etiquette for taking pictures?"

Taking photos is a very common form of activity in reception work. For more formal meetings, the host and guest often need to take a group photo as a souvenir. By taking a group photo, the two sides further deepened their feelings, remembered each other better, and left formal credentials and good memories for each other's exchanges. In formal reception activities, both the reception unit and the received visitors attach great importance to taking pictures. It is precisely because taking a group photo can play a "catalyst" role in the communication between host and guest, which can consolidate the friendship between host and guest. Therefore, the receptionist should pay attention to the photo etiquette and pay attention to the photo etiquette.

Although taking photos is a very simple thing in people's general understanding, there are many stresses and taboos in taking photos. For the receptionist, to deal with the problem of taking a group photo, we usually need to pay attention to the following four key issues:

First, the group photo preparation

Since taking a group photo is of great significance, the receptionist in charge of handling this matter should make serious preparations before it is officially carried out, and must not take it lightly. In preparation, we must pay special attention to the following four details:

(1) The host accompanies the guests.

The so-called convenience of host and guest means that before taking pictures, the organizer where the receptionist is located must first ask the guests for their opinions, and the guests can take pictures only after they agree. If it is a formal meeting or meeting, it is best to indicate matters such as taking photos on the invitation so that the guests can get dressed in advance. If guests don't want to take pictures, they can persuade them and invite them warmly; However, if the guests insist on not taking photos for various reasons, it is polite to give priority to the opinions of the guests and not force others. For example, due to religious or other reasons, some foreigners are often afraid of taking pictures, so they often have resistance to taking pictures. Reception staff should respect the culture and customs of the country where foreign guests are located.

(2) Site layout

In the photo activity, the selection and arrangement of the photo location is a very important link. It can reflect the organizer's attention to this event. If the photo location is casual or simple, the level of meeting or meeting will be reduced accordingly. It should be said that the more formal the group photo, the better the venue should be chosen in advance and carefully arranged. Improvisation is often inappropriate.

Choose the right place. In terms of site selection, it can be divided into indoor and outdoor situations. When taking photos indoors, you should pay attention to the size of the venue and the brightness of the light. When taking photos outdoors, we should focus on the weather and the number of places. It is particularly important to note that if it is windy, cloudy or very cold and hot, it is not suitable for taking pictures outdoors. If it is difficult to make a decision in advance because of uncertainty about the weather, the best way is to make two preparations in advance, and then make a temporary decision according to the situation on the spot to prevent confusion.

2. Consider the layout of the background. For example, whether or not to hang banners, how to write banners, and whether or not to pay attention to banners are all issues that need to be arranged in advance. At the same time, if there are many people taking pictures, we should also consider the placement of the seats used by the guests when taking pictures. If necessary, you can rent a special background frame for taking pictures.

(3) Prepare the equipment

All the equipment needed to take photos, such as cameras, flashlights, tripods, film and the corresponding lenses selected according to the size of the group photo, should be prepared in advance and fully prepared to prevent the shortage from affecting the effect of the group photo. In formal photo activities, it is best to invite professional photographers and use professional photographic equipment to shoot, because only in this way can the photo effect be guaranteed. At the same time, in the photo activity, it is best to take more photos of the same scene, just in case, you can't take photos with a "fool machine".

(4) Determine the time

For a formal group photo, all participants should be informed of the specific time when necessary, so that everyone can be prepared. In addition, everyone is required to observe the time and be present on time. At the same time, we should seize the time and pay attention to efficiency in the photo taking activities. As soon as possible, organize the people involved in taking pictures to set up their positions and start taking pictures. The most taboo of photo-taking activities is that there is no organization or poor organization, so that everyone can drag on and take photos as a chat to catch up with the old free activities. This will not only delay everyone's time, but also show that the organizers lack organizational ability and let the receptionists "lose points" in their professional performance.

Second, the group photo ranking

When taking a group photo, sometimes you need to arrange a specific ranking, and sometimes you don't. However, photos taken on formal occasions are generally ranked. Group photos taken on informal occasions can be ranked or not.

If you need to arrange the specific ranking of participants in the group photo, you should first consider whether it is convenient to shoot. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the following seven points: the size of the venue; Number of people; Display of background; The intensity of light; The specific identity, height and thinness of the participants in the group photo; Is it convenient or not?

Under normal circumstances, the total number of people taking official photos should be less than more. When taking a group photo, all participants generally have to stand. When necessary, people in the front row can sit down, and people in the back row can stand behind them step by step. However, it is usually inappropriate to ask the participants taking a group photo to take part in the shooting in a squatting position. In addition, if necessary, an easy-to-identify name tag can be set at the photo site in advance, so that the participants can be accurately seated.

When arranging the specific ranking of group photos, the key is to know the difference between inside and outside, and pay attention to the following points:

(A) to understand the domestic photo ranking habits

In China, the ordering of group photos generally pays attention to "first in the class", "first in the class" and "first in the class". Specifically, it has the difference between "single number" and "double number". When taking a group photo, the domestic customary practice is usually that the host personnel occupy the right and the guests occupy the left, that is, "taking the left as the respect".

(two) adhere to the ranking practice of foreign-related group photos.

When taking a group photo on foreign-related occasions, we should abide by international practice and pay attention to "respecting the right", that is, let the host be in the center, the guest and the host be on the right, and the other two sides line up in turn. In short, it is about "putting power first".

Third, the photo performance

Taking photos on formal occasions is a very serious matter, and all parties should take it seriously. When it comes to personal performance, we mainly pay attention to three aspects: formal dress, neat appearance and natural expression.

(1) Dress formally

On the occasion of taking photos, the dress requirements of the participants are orthodox, dignified and standardized. Generally speaking, the most standard clothes for participants in photo shooting occasions are mainly dark suits, skirts or uniforms. Specifically, men's clothes should be formal, clean, civilized and neat, and women's clothes should be elegant, solemn and serious. Usually, men can wear Chinese tunic suit, suit or national costume with the same color and homogeneity. Women can wear all kinds of suits or long skirts. Try to show your self-cultivation and tolerance from your clothes. In formal shooting occasions, generally speaking, it is not appropriate to wear jackets, jeans and other casual clothes, let alone shorts or vests. At the same time, we should pay attention to the collocation of shoes and socks, and don't expose underpants at the trouser legs, or there are light socks in dark shoes and pants, not to mention "three legs". Generally speaking, women should choose clothes according to the principle of "TPO" and their own characteristics, so as to be in harmony with the weather, geographical location and people, to know how to "foster strengths and avoid weaknesses" and not to dress up as "flowers" to attract attention. Men should pay special attention to the "three-color principle" to prevent their clothes from appearing more than three colors, which is chaotic.

(2) the instrument is clean and tidy

Neat appearance is everyone's first etiquette requirement in social occasions, especially in photo-taking occasions. Because photos can't be changed after they are formed, personal appearance usually attracts much attention when taking part in photo-taking activities. As a first impression, appearance will affect others' overall evaluation of themselves. Therefore, people who take pictures should follow the norms and refer to personal conditions. It is pleasing to the eye to make necessary modifications to the instrument, foster strengths and avoid weaknesses, and design and shape a beautiful personal image. Specifically, to make the appearance beautiful, we should pay attention to neatness and slightly decorate it. The so-called cleanliness means paying attention to personal hygiene, and the daily appearance must be free of foreign objects and odors. The so-called slight modification refers to the trimming and modification of personal appearance, such as haircut, trimming nose hair, ear hair, nails and so on. It is particularly important to note that, generally speaking, people pay attention to "looking up but not looking down", so people who take pictures should pay special attention to the choice and design of hairstyles. In addition, women should make up properly, but remember to be "clear water hibiscus" and show people with light makeup.

(3) Natural expression

For the photographer, the expression is exaggerated, too heavy, or has no expression at all. The basic expression when taking pictures should be cordial, cordial and friendly. The so-called friendly expression means to make people feel approachable when taking pictures. The so-called friendly expression means that the expression should be relaxed and natural, which can make people feel close to others, feel at home, have no sense of distance and be approachable. If the attitude is cold, heavy, dull, artificial or even suspicious and hostile, it will never make people feel cordial. Generally speaking, in the process of taking pictures, everyone should have friendly eyes, sincere smiles and natural expressions.

(4) be polite.

Pay attention to manners and manners when taking pictures, especially "standing and sitting". For example, you can't put your hands in your trouser pockets at will. No matter how hot it is, you can't unbutton or take off your clothes in public. Don't be unconventional in line, and be careful not to block other people's shots. At the same time, if you are not suffering from eye diseases, generally do not wear sunglasses to take pictures.

Fourth, taking pictures is taboo.

In the photo activity, for the receptionist, in addition to paying attention to the above etiquette requirements, special attention should be paid to preventing taboos.

(a) provide photos

After the group photo, the organizer should take the initiative to provide photos to all parties involved in the group photo, and ensure that one person is available. You can't be "anticlimactic", let alone "headless". That will make people in the group photo feel that they are "props", which is very impolite.

(2) Taboo words he used

Receptionist should remember that official photos can only be used as information or as souvenirs. Generally speaking, it should not be used for external activities, and it should not be published casually without the consent of the photo participants.