Depth of Field

We have all seen stunning photos that have used depth of field to create amazing images, but wondered how to take these photographs ourselves.

Basically when we are talking about depth of field we are referring to the zone in a photograph that is in sharp focus and the zones of the photograph that are out of focus. Every photograph will contain an area in front of and behind the subject that will be in focus. By controlling the depth of field you are controlling how much of the surroundings will be in focus.  For more information go to www.dftours.com.au/photography-lessons-and-tips/depth-of-field-a-beginning

Aperture - A Beginning

Perhaps the one word in photography that strikes fear into the heart of a beginner photographer, aperture may be the one thing that scares people from moving from auto to manual modes.

If a lens is to the camera as the eye is to the human body then aperture is the pupil. Pupils dilate (open) and constrict (close) according to the light.

Aperture setting are referred to a f-stops. Aperture is measured in set intervals. Each f-stop lets in half as much light as the next biggest setting. 

Read more about using aperture www.dftours.com.au/photography-lessons-and-tips/aperture