Chapter 447
When they walked out of the shop, it was already 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and the three of them were riding their bicycles on their way home.
The breeze blew gently, carrying a hint of summer warmth, ruffling their newly styled hair, making everything around them bright and cheerful.
They looked at each other and couldn't help laughing. Their laughter was clear and pleasant, full of youthful vitality.
"I really want to take a photo to commemorate our new hairstyle." Hu Xiaodie's eyes sparkled with excitement.
"Okay, okay. Do you want to go to a photo studio? Take a professional artistic photo." Meng Jiajia nodded with an expectant smile on her face.
Su Miao opened her mouth slightly, wanting to say that she had a camera at home, but she swallowed the words back.
Yes, the equipment and technology in the photo studio are indeed more professional than those at home, so it is better to take better photos there.
There happened to be a photo studio next to their school, so they went there on the way.
It is still relatively expensive to take photos in a photo studio now, especially color photos are much more expensive than black and white photos.
They entered the store and their eyes were immediately drawn to the new color photos on the wall.
The photos were brightly colored and the characters were vivid, each one seemed to tell a unique story. Their eyes lit up and their faces showed amazement.
Even Su Miao, who has seen the "big world", cannot deny that the photos here are really well taken, reflecting the agility and beauty in front of the camera.
When we asked about the price, we learned that it would cost 25 yuan to take a color photo and develop it. There were three of them, so they needed to develop two more photos, which cost extra. Black and white photos were 15 yuan each.
Hearing the price, Meng Jiajia and Hu Xiaodie couldn't help but show hesitation on their faces.
They spent their pocket money and New Year's money that they had saved up. They had already spent a lot of money today, and there was not much left for taking color photos. They also wanted to save some for college.
Just as Su Miao was about to say that he would treat them, the photo studio manager came down from the second floor.
His eyes swept over the three of them, and when he saw Su Miao, his eyes paused slightly. The look in his eyes was the same as when Sister Lina saw Su Miao.
The manager didn't talk to them directly, but turned to the employee next to him and asked, "What are these people here to take pictures of?"
"Manager, they are here to take artistic photos and are deciding whether to take them in color or black and white."
"Manager, are the prices here set by the government? Can we bargain? We just finished the college entrance examination and don't have much money right now. We want to take color photos together."
Although she felt that bargaining was unlikely and she might even be laughed at, Hu Xiaodie still asked bravely, what if it worked?
Unexpectedly, the studio manager smiled warmly and said, "You can bargain. I can even take the photos for free!"
"Free? How can it be free?" The three people's eyes suddenly widened, full of disbelief.
They looked at each other, as if to confirm whether they had heard correctly.
"I see you have a good image, how about this, we take a group photo for you for free, and then take an individual photo for each of you.
"We'd like to display the photos in the store after they're developed. We can't give you the negatives, but how about developing a group photo and a solo photo for each of you?" the manager explained with a smile, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
When Hu Xiaodie and Meng Jiajia heard the words of the photo studio manager, they showed surprise on their faces, and the haze that had been bothering them about the price just now disappeared.
"Really? As long as we agree to display the photos in the store, we can take photos for free?" They still couldn't believe their ears and confirmed again.
"It's true. What are your thoughts?" The manager seemed to be asking the three people. In fact, the look that was slightly tilted towards Su Miao had already revealed that he was mainly here for Su Miao.
Su Miao looked at the two excited companions, frowned slightly, thought for a moment and asked, "Are the photos only for daily display?"
The manager quickly pointed to the many photos hanging inside and assured:
"Don't worry, they're just samples in the store. Look at these photos hanging on our walls; we took them all for free. They include young and old, men and women.
We can also sign an agreement with you to ensure that your photos will only be displayed in the store and not used for other commercial purposes. Our studio is a public-private partnership and is very formal.
Su Miao thought that if it was just displayed in the store, it wouldn't have much of a impact. It would leave behind good memories and wouldn't cost everyone money, so he nodded slightly and agreed.
The manager of the photo studio was indeed trustworthy. He signed a handwritten agreement with them on the spot and solemnly stamped it with the official seal. Then he turned to the clerk who had just served them and said, "Ask Master Chen to take the photo."
Then he turned to the three people with a smile on his face and said, "Master Chen has gone there for further training. He is the best photographer here. Let him take the photos. I'm sure you will be satisfied."
A few minutes later, a man with a beard, pigtails and a camera hanging on his chest came down from the second floor.
The beard makes him look a bit rough, while the pigtail adds a touch of artistic style, making him look unique.
The manager hurried over and said to him, "Xiao Chen, take a group photo of these three girls, and then take an individual photo of each of them."
Then she leaned closer to him and whispered, "I've found a good model for you. That girl over there has a great image. Take good photos of her. If you do well, maybe she'll attract some customers to the store."
Xiao Chen followed the manager's gaze to the three people, and when he saw Su Miao, he nodded and said, "That's really good, please follow me.
He led the three of them upstairs. Meng Jiajia whispered to Su Miao from behind, "Why does this guy look like a gangster? He's unkempt. Is he okay?"
"Well... maybe... artists have unique ideas about their own appearance." Su Miao said hesitantly.
"Oh no! Who cares? It doesn't cost money anyway, whether the film is good or not." Hu Xiaodie was the most open-minded and said bluntly.
There are several photo scenes on the second floor, many lights, and several light shields.
Xiao Chen asked: "What style do you want to shoot?"
"What styles are available?"
"This one has a background image that can be changed. You can choose from images like Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the strange rocks of Huangshan Mountain, or the End of the Earth."
Xiao Chen walked to the background board and skillfully pulled down the pull ring on one side. The background began to slowly switch, and the beautiful scenery appeared before their eyes one by one.
Then he added, "But I think this is too limited. It looks more upscale without a background. We have a beautiful sofa. If you two sit on it and one stands behind it, the photo will look good.
For solo photos, take close-ups to highlight your figure and the light and shadow. This is how many celebrity photos are taken."
Hearing him say "light and shadow", Su Miao instantly felt that he was professional, so she said: "How about we take the group photo according to Master Chen's suggestion, and we can choose the individual photos we like."
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