Depth of field

Depth of field (DOF) is probably one of the least understood principles of photography. Most photographers seem aware of its existence, but few seem able to define exactly how it works and how to put it to use. We believe that part of the reason for this is because it is completely fluid, (meaning c…

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This is my minimum depth of field. This image isn’t exactly what I had in mind while doing this project. I wanted to do objects that were different sizes and have the smallest in focus and as…

Controlling the zone of acceptable sharpness is vital to image making. We show you how to take control of your depth of field with your Nikon DSLR

This is a good example of shallow depth of field because all of the background is blurred out and all you can see is the foreground and the mini Effiel Tower. I think this photograph has quite a depressing, lonely mood because of the colours and how the photograph is framed and angled.

Depth of field (DoF) is one of the most important concepts in photography. Understanding what DoF is and what affects it is critical for every photographer.