Articles & Blog posts tagged: Depth of field
Macro photography and depth of field
When taking macro shots, details are achieved by focusing accurately and making sure enough of the subject is in focus.
Portrait photography: technical, artisitic & practical considerations
Keep in mind the technical, artistic and practical considerations when taking portrait shots. Learn why it’s important to communicate throughout the shoot with your subjects.
Bokeh
Bokeh describes the quality of out-of-focus background in an image. High quality bokeh is a much sought after characteristic. Learn what effects bokeh, as well as what it is and what it is not.
Shallow Depth of Field with layers
Create shallow depth of field in a photo after it was taken by using layers.
What is lens speed?
The maximum size of the aperture determines whether a lens is considered fast or slow.
Aperture
The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor, acting much like the pupil of an eye that widens or decreases in size as the intensity of light changes.