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Learn to control depth of field from "summary" of Tony Northrup's DSLR Book: How to Create Stunning Digital Photography by Tony Northrup

Controlling the depth of field in your photographs is a crucial skill that can have a significant impact on the overall look and feel of your images. Depth of field refers to the amount of your photo that is in sharp focus, with a shallow depth of field resulting in a blurred background and a deep depth of field keeping more of the image sharp. By learning how to control the depth of field, you can direct the viewer's attention to specific areas of the photo and create a sense of depth and dimension. There are several factors that influence the depth of field in a photograph, with aperture being one of the most important. Aperture is the size of the opening in the lens that allows light to pass through to the camera sensor. A wider aperture (smaller f-stop number) will result in a shallower depth of field, while a narrower aperture (larger f-stop number) will give you a deeper depth of field. Experimenting with different aperture settings will allow you to control how much of the photo is in focus and create the desired effect. Another factor that affects depth of field is the distance between the camera, the subject, and the background. ...
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    Tony Northrup's DSLR Book: How to Create Stunning Digital Photography

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