A shallow depth of field keeps the subject in sharp focus while throwing the background out of focus. Using this technique emphasizes the subject of the portrait over the environment in which the portrait was taken.
Instructions
1. Set the camera in Aperture Priority mode.
2. Set the camera's aperture to the largest size. Common largest apertures range from f/1.8 to f/3.5.
3. Zoom the lens to the longest telephoto position. The depth of field effect is enhanced by longer distances from your subject.
4. Frame your subject's face in the viewfinder. Move toward the subject if her face is too small. Move away from your subject if the subject is too large in the viewfinder.
5. If your camera supports a single focus point, focus on the subject's closest eye, then re-frame the photograph to include the subject's face. This will keep the closest eye sharp, while allowing other facial features to blur with the shallow depth of field.
6. Press the shutter button to take the picture.
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