Once you have the principles of photography in mind, it's important to learn how we can apply the theory to our own work. Many of us starting out want to be able to create a beautiful blurred or out of focus background- also known as a shallow depth of field and bokeh. But, how do we create it and how do we style it?
Like everything else from lighting to composition, choices are made. What choices are we making when we choose our lenses and f-stops? Do we want our subject to stand out from the background, compressing the background with a shallow depth of field? Or do we want the subject to be apart of their background with more in focus?
Testing and shooting is the only way to find out! So, join me to learn how we can make the right choices for our own look.
In this class, we look at:
- A general overview of exposure and the principles of photography
- Creating your own look in camera
- Choosing lenses to enhance and change your depth of field
- The control we have over lens compression and its relationship to our f/stop and exposure
- Choosing appropriate backgrounds to maximize our depth of field
- Getting experimental with vintage lensesÂ
Be creative, daring and take great photos!
For more of my photography classes ranging from beginner principles to intermediate development:Â
PHOTOGRAPHY 101
Automatic to Manual Mode: The 3 Things You Need to Know
https://skl.sh/2lJnicN
Amateur to Freelance: How to Develop a Portfolio
https://skl.sh/2nTysQX
The Travelling Photographer: Choosing the Right Gear for Your Journey
https://skl.sh/2ryiQAF
LENSES 101
Lens Choice: A Beginner's Guide
https://skl.sh/2JRMiuw
Lenses 101: Shooting with Primes
http://skl.sh/2lqKI6F
Lenses 101: Creativity with Vintage Lenses & DIY Filters
https://skl.sh/2sDSnEV
NEXT STEPS
Lens Filters: Pushing Your Still Images
https://skl.sh/2HTUJYZ
Advanced Lens Choice: Editing In-Camera
https://skl.sh/2EeCOuR
For more of my work, you can check out my instagram or website.
www.instagram.com/indejones
www.indeanaunderhill.com
