Depth of Field & Motion

This photo series delves into the technical artistry of photography by manipulating manual settings on a DSLR camera to achieve precise effects in depth of field and motion. The project is divided into two key explorations:

Depth of Field:

• Shallow Depth of Field: Two photos emphasize a narrow focus, highlighting the subject against beautifully blurred backgrounds, achieved through a wide aperture.

• Deep Depth of Field: Two photos display clarity across the frame, capturing expansive scenes with precision by using a smaller aperture.

Motion:

• Freezing Motion: Two photos capture crisp, dynamic moments in time, demonstrating control of fast shutter speeds to stop action mid-air.

• Showing Motion: Two photos creatively portray movement, using slower shutter speeds to produce intentional motion blur and a sense of flow.

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Skills: manual photography, balancing aperture, shutter speed, and ISO