A deep depth of field (DoF) means having the entire frame in focus. Both foreground and background are sharp and clear, and the viewer can see all the details in the frame. When you use a deep depth of field you can’t hide anything and it’s much more difficult to create well-balanced compositions. However, some photographers prefer to use a …
The Power of a Shallow Depth of Field
Depth of field refers to how much of the frame is in focus. You can have the entire frame in focus –a deep depth of field – or just a small area around the point of interest – a shallow depth of field. The size of this area determines the general atmosphere of the photo, how much of the frame …