Camera Angles

Medium Long Shot

So medium long shots are commonly used to take a photo with more than one person in. You might use this when you want to take a group photo with your friends these could also be used for emblematic shots. So if you want to take a group photo with your friends I would definitely recommend this shot for any photos you might take of someone while still wanting to get a little bit of background in to emphasize the look your going for.

Here's a pic of one of my models for example, she is placed in the center of the camera and is the main focus while still showing some of the background. She is sporting a all in one summer outfit with black and white patterns. The vibe you should get from this photo is a positive warm atmosphere.

Extreme Close Up

So here we have a extreme close up for you guys, you might see this more commonly used in movie scenes. The shot is mainly used to bring attention to certain characteristics or make-up looks in movies or by make-up artists promoting their products. You guys might find this useful if you ever want to promote a product your selling or if you are ever needing a close up of a person or item for a description also if you want to make the visuals more intense with character emotions.

My model here is promoting a light pink and brown ashy eye look. It can be used if you guys are just out and about but it is also suitable for dates and fancy events and you want to go for a more soft girl look.

Big Close Up

Big close ups or also known as BCU in media terms just to let you guys know, is about the size of a humans chin to forehead making it focus on just facial features. Movies mainly use this for close ups on important characteristics and items what could be fore shadowing some other part of the movie.Once again I would only recommend this shot if your trying to show visuals on a look or if your setting a clear expression making the audience feel what the character is feeling. It could also be used on props if your looking for that aesthetic Instagram look.

Here my model is looking away from the camera showing a disinterest in what is happening in front of her. She is giving off a day dreamy expression like she is somewhere far away making us wonder just what is going on in her mind.

Medium Close Up

Medium close ups are a good shot if you ever need to film a interview or try to mainly focus on facial features/ expressions. Medium close ups normally cut off from the chest upwards and end just a bit away from the head. This is so you can focus on the person more than the look or surroundings. So if you ever want to be the main subject of the photo this shot is for you!

As you can see my model is looking at the camera making sure eye contact is made drawing you into the photo. She is wearing a ash eye look with a subtle pink lip to make the look a whole. When using this shot don't be afraid to pose like she has it adds more character to the photo.

Low Angle Shot

Well here we have a low angle shot, you see how in the photo the model gives off a superior feeling to you? Well this is because low angle shots are mainly used to show how a person is superior to you this is shown in open sequences in movies or music videos making you also feel close to the action. If your ever trying to get that baddie look or the "I'm cool your not" Look then I would recommend this!

The dark eye look with the background makes a scary look almost intimidating. Paired with the tie dye joggers and jumper makes a unique/ different setting wetting the appetite of the audience.

Long Shot

Long shots or what could also be called wide shots emphasize the location more than the model allowing you to take in the setting bringing it in to the model sorta creating a story within a photo. Long shots are more used for location shoots maybe for a magazine or a environment photographer. Places I would recommend going is London at night you can get some beautiful photos at night.

Here we have my model obviously in a house but the fire place and quirky clutter behind her gives me a homey vibe. I'm not sure about you guys but I can't get enough of long shots because there is no way they can go wrong! If your new to photography I would recommend practicing Long shots before anything else.

Very Long Shot

A very long shot is just like a long shot the only difference is that they are at a further distance. This makes the model a even smaller aspect of the photo almost completely getting rid of her from the photo and bringing your attention entirely to the background instead.

Here is my model once again in a house but this photo mainly focuses on the setting around her. You can see clear as day all of the little items and sofa presenting once again a homey vibe to the image. As you can see we have went for a warm atmosphere in these photos right down from make-up to setting.

Establishing Shot

Establishing Shots are similar to opening shots what I will be researching deeper into on my next blog.  So Establishing shots are normally either wide or long shots due to it capturing the location of the scene. It displays the relationship between figures and objects making the audience question meanings.

Opening Shot

Opening Shots can be taken in a range of different angles as long as they include what message your conveying to the demographic. What opening shots are is basically a way to convey your main story idea, themes or perspectives to the audience. These types of shots are normally used in music videos, movies or even the starting scene to one of your favorite series. Opening shots are essential to a video of any kind since they are what let the viewer decide whether they want to carry on watching it also helps set the atmosphere for the rest of the duration.