We all know that reducing aperture increases depth of field, but how much does that help? Here are some facts about depth of field. To double the depth of field you can do any of the following: 1. Double the f-number (two stops, such as f4 to f8) 2. Reduce the lens focal length to […]
petapixel.com
Depth of field is one of the photography terms and concepts that you’re guaranteed to come across but may take some time to understand through practice. The term is commonly defined as the distance between the closest and the farthest objects in the photo that appear acceptably sharp. thephoblographer.com »
2020-03-31 10:00
It can transform your pictures from dreamy to realistic and back again—here’s everything you need to know about controlling depth of field. The post Depth of field: A beginner’s guide appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2019-11-18 15:30
Depth of field is yet another of those very technical-sounding terms you'll have to grapple with if you're still new to photography. However, it's actually one of the essential creative controls that allow you to use sharp focus to determine the look of your shots. thephoblographer.com »
2019-07-22 10:00
In this video, I’m going to put to rest this question once and for all: does sensor size affect depth of field? I’ll be physically taking pictures with a full-frame camera and a Micro 4/3 camera, and showing you the visual difference in a range of aperture settings. There are lots of theories and opinions […] petapixel.com »
2019-07-12 16:32
By carefully applying blur to a portrait, you can make it look like it was shot with a shallow depth-of-field using a fast (and expensive) lens. Here’s a 12-minute tutorial by PiXimperfect that teaches the key to creating this faux blur in a realistic way. petapixel.com »
2019-03-27 22:00
Bokeh is probably the most buzzy of buzz words associated with photography in this day and age, with everyone from smartphone instagrammers to professional fashion photographers coveting any lens that claims to offer a smoother, creamier, more unique bokeh. thephoblographer.com »
2017-12-14 17:00
If you listen to the ramblings of so many photographers out there, they'll tell you about how and why full frame is the way to go; and they'll rarely talk about depth of field but we all know that somewhere deep down inside, they're thinking about it. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-28 08:00
Focus stacking is a technique typically used in macro shots to achieve a large depth of field. It’s a relatively simple concept: take many images focused at slightly different distances and combine the sharp portions to a single image in post. petapixel.com »
2017-09-08 20:42
In this 20-minute tutorial by PiXimperfect, learn how to use Photoshop to create a realistic bokeh effect in your photo. Creating a shallow depth of field after you’ve taken the shot can be tricky to do convincingly, but this tutorial will show you one method for how to do it. By harnessing the power of depth […] petapixel.com »
2017-08-29 22:10
Why do the new iPhone 7 phones have to simulate a shallow depth of field? The short answer: physics. Most photographers know that creating a shallow depth of field (DOF) is usually as easy as using a big aperture (of course, using a longer focal length helps). Even a 35mm lens on a full frame […] petapixel.com »
2016-09-09 00:11
As a photographer, it's easy to fall into a rut of shooting the same types of photos over and over again. Sometimes it is easy to slip into a routine once we have a good grasp of exposure and composition. [Read More]
Sometimes we’re brimming with ideas and ready to shoot. But, what can you do when the ideas dry up?
[Read More]
We live in a world where everyone has access to a camera in some form or another, and the content we create is often viewed through a phone screen. So it's no surprise that so many people have learned how to take and edit cool photos that will get them likes on Instagram. [Read More]
If you're brand new to photography, then we've got yet another guide for you. This time it's all about bokeh. Bokeh is something that you'll hear photographers talk about very often. And most beginners get really obsessed with it.
The rule of thirds is widely considered to be one of the most important first techniques you can learn to create better compositions and help you progress from “taking pictures” to “making photographs.” [Read More]
What kind of lighting do you use as a portrait photographer? Softboxes are great and popular, but that also makes them potentially overused and boring. If you want to spice up your portrait lighting, you can look into expanding your toolbox beyond the softbox and into other kinds of lighting. Why You SHOULD Use a […]
With careful composition and editing techniques, you can take your portrait game to the next level. In this video, I’ll show how you can level up your portraits with this one simple tip. Before we begin, be sure to download the exercise file here and follow along as I edit. What is the Tip? The […]