攝影｜現場勘景的重要性

現場勘景一直以來是我認為在拍攝前一定要做的事情。

Site reconnaissance has always been something I consider essential before shooting.

前幾天，在網路論壇上才看到一位新娘在分享拍攝婚紗的過程，其中就提到當天到了現場才發現有活動，場地無法進入拍攝。

A few days ago, I just saw a bride sharing the process of shooting wedding photos on an online forum, mentioning that she found out there was an event happening on the day and couldn’t enter the venue for the shoot.

如果是大型活動在著名的地標或景點，通常都可以在拍攝日之前透過網路上搜尋到，文中是新娘把這責任攬在自己身上，不過我倒覺得婚紗公司責任比較大些。如果，是當天才決定要去要拍攝的地點，到達的時候才發現有狀況，我認為這就是在考驗攝影師的臨場反應，當然也是在賭決定者的運氣。如果，情形是在拍攝日很久之前，就已經決定好拍攝地點和日期時間，我就認為除了新人需要留意以外，攝影師也要負起責任。

If it is a large-scale event at a famous landmark or tourist attraction, it is usually possible to search for it online before the shooting day. In the article, the bride takes on this responsibility herself, but I feel that the responsibility lies more on the wedding dress company.

If it is decided on the same day to go to the location for shooting, and upon arrival, there is a problem, I believe this is a test of the photographer’s on-the-spot reaction, and of course, it is also gambling on the decision-maker’s luck.

If the location and date/time for the shoot were already decided long before the shooting day, I believe that both the couple and the photographer should take responsibility.

我認為比較穩妥的方式是，攝影師在確定拍攝日期和地點之後，需要事前安排時間去現場勘景，不管那個地方是不是以前拍過或者去過，都應該要主動自己安排時間過去。現場勘景就是要看現場的所有細節然後安排拍攝計畫，包括地形、路況、路線的安排、路線的時間、停車場、休息遮陽的地方、停留時間、後續銜接的地點。。等等。然後再把拍攝計畫給被攝者或者新人做參考，這樣如果有新的想法也可以透過這樣實地的勘查之後，再做一個改變或者做備案以防萬一。

I think the most reliable approach is for the photographer to schedule a preliminary visit to the location after confirming the shooting date and place. Regardless of whether the place has been photographed or visited before, it is important for the photographer to take the initiative to arrange a visit.

Site reconnaissance is to observe all the details of the site and arrange a shooting plan, including terrain, road conditions, route arrangement, timing of the route, parking lots, shaded areas for breaks, duration of stays, and subsequent connecting locations, etc.

Then provide the subject or newcomers with the shooting plan for reference, so that if there are new ideas, they can make changes or make backup plans after conducting on-site surveys, just in case.

攝影師真的安排不出時間，也要至少在前一兩天到現場實地勘景。我去台灣北部以外的地方拍攝婚禮、婚紗也都是會這樣安排，就算新人沒時間陪同，我自己也會過去看看，最少也要知道我過去要花多少時間才行，當天遲到是最不負責任的態度。

除了現場勘景以外，也要留意天氣氣候、有沒有封路、封街、大型活動，讓場地無法做拍攝的因素也都要考慮進去，這些都可以在事前、在網路搜尋，很輕鬆地做到。

Photographers really cannot find the time and need to visit the location in person for a site inspection at least one or two days in advance.

I will arrange my wedding photography and bridal photo shoots outside of northern Taiwan in the same way. Even if the couple doesn’t have time to accompany me, I will still go and take a look myself. At the very least, I need to know how much time it will take for me to get there. Being late on the day is the most irresponsible attitude.

In addition to on-site survey, it is also important to pay attention to factors such as weather conditions, road closures, street closures, and major events that may prevent filming at the location. These can be easily researched beforehand on the internet.

之前我有提過拍攝不是只有攝影師的事，當然也不會只有被攝者的事，攝影師除了提出拍攝計畫、拍攝選擇給被攝者以外，也要主動告知可能遇到的狀況、問題，攝影師也可以主動分攤解決問題的方法。

如果覺得我付費找攝影師拍攝，攝影師就是要負責所有的責任，或者攝影師覺得自己臨場應變很強，也都不用跟被攝者討論，反正當天現場有問題的話，總是有辦法解決，最壞也就是延期拍攝而已。

以上想法，我認為都不是正確也沒必要。

I have mentioned before that photography is not solely the responsibility of the photographer, nor is it solely the responsibility of the subject being photographed. In addition to proposing a shooting plan and making shooting choices for the subject, the photographer should also actively inform about potential situations and problems. The photographer can also take the initiative to share and resolve problems.

If I feel like I’m paying a photographer to shoot, the photographer is responsible for all the responsibilities, or if the photographer feels that they can adapt well on the spot, they don’t need to discuss with the subject. Anyway, if there are problems on the day, there is always a way to solve them, at worst just delaying the shoot.

I believe all of the above ideas are incorrect and unnecessary.

如果都可以在事前就知道任何會影響拍攝的問題，我認為沒有人願意直到最後要拍攝的當天那一刻才知道。

如果可以事前就能知道任何會影響拍攝的問題，我認為大部分的問題也都可以找出辦法處理解決，不然也可以另外再計畫出一兩個備案讓被攝者來做選擇，而不是等到出現備案和被攝者的想法有落差的現象發生，再來互相檢討。

If anyone could know in advance any problems that would affect the shoot, I don’t think anyone would want to find out only on the day of the shoot.

If anyone could know in advance any problems that would affect the shoot, I believe most of them can be resolved by finding solutions or coming up with one or two alternatives for the subject to choose from. Rather than waiting for discrepancies between the alternatives and the subject’s ideas to arise and then reflecting on them.

每個人的立場都希望拍攝能順利，而拍攝之前所要付出的代價卻不一定大家都知道或者認同。只能說每個人之間，不管是什麼立場，都能好好的對話，好好的討論溝通，只有充分的對話下，才可以讓最後拍攝順利，拍攝成果完美。

Everyone hopes for a smooth filming process, but not everyone may be aware of or agree with the costs involved before shooting.

Only by engaging in effective and open communication can individuals from any standpoint engage in dialogue and discussions, enabling smooth filming and achieving perfect results.