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Bokeh, what is it, and how to improve it – Part 2




Read the first part of the series on bokeh and photography here:

Tip 996 (Aperture blades and bokeh): The aperture opening in a camera lens is essentially a series of blades converging on each other, and opening to a certain amount depending on the selected aperture size (click to view the image). Now, if you [...]


Tips and techniques for taking photos in low light (contd) ..




Continued from previous tips on the subject of low light (link).

Tip 981 (Using a diffuser for making the flash light less harsh): In indoor conditions, you may have to use a Flash for getting more light on your subjects. However, using the Flash (whether an external flash or the flash on the camera) can [...]


Some advantages of using long lenses in portrait photography (contd..)




Tip 821 (Using a long lens can reduce the overall subject): One of the disadvantages of using the long lens for shooting people photos (as a part of group events such as weddings or parties), is that the long lens removes the people from the situation, in the sense that when you look at the [...]


Some advantages of using long lenses in portrait photography




Tip 816 (The distance aspect): When using a long lens, the photographer stays at a distance from the people whom he is shooting. This makes it easier for the subject (or subjects) to be more at ease during the photos, and can make a better photo.

Tip 817 (More convenient for the photographer): When the [...]