Depth of Field & Lighting Study
Shallow Depth of FieldThe Shallow Depth of Field is used for Close-ups, and portraits.
Shallow Depth of Field means that some elements are in focus, and others aren't. In the picture above, for example, the foreground is in focus, and the background in out of focus. The Camera Symbol for Shallow Depth of Field is a flower. |
Wide Depth of FieldThe Wide Depth of Field is used for pictures of landscapes.
Wide Depth of Field means that every element, in the foreground and in the background, is in focus (see picture). The Camera Symbol for Wide Depth of Field is a pair of mountains. |
LightingPhotographers use several different types of lighting in order to create a desired effect.
There are 4 different types of lighting: Transmitted, reflective, soft, and hard light. In the picture, I look like I was watching TV in a dark room, or something which is the desired effect of the use of lighting. |