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Today, we’re going to cover the first of our basic skills which is lens choice and what does “focal length” mean in photography.  The focal length is usually stated on the side of your camera lens. If you got a lens bundled in with your camera, it’s probably going to be something like an 18-55mm or a 24-105mm. The numbers refer to the distance between the lens and the image sensor when your subject is in focus. Manual Photography, Digital Photography Lessons, Dslr Photography Tips, Photography Settings, Photography Cheat Sheets, Photography Help, Dslr Photography, Photography Basics, Foto Tips

Today, we’re going to cover the first of our basic skills which is lens choice and what does “focal length” mean in photography. The focal length is usually stated on the side of your camera lens. If you got a lens bundled in with your camera, it’s probably going to be something like an 18-55mm or a 24-105mm. The numbers refer to the distance between the lens and the image sensor when your subject is in focus.

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Here's How Focal Length Affects Portraits: 24mm vs 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm vs 135mm Lenses | Shutterbug Julia Trotti, Photography Organizations, Manual Photography, Film Photography Tips, Portrait Photography Men, Photography Lenses, Creative Photography Techniques, Dslr Photography, Photography Basics

Photographer Julia Trotti is out with a revealing new video where she compares portraits shot with her entire arsenal of prime lenses: 24mm vs 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm vs 135mm. We knew there would be a difference in the look of each portrait shot at different focal lengths, but we were surprised at how much.

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awesome post! This shows how different the same photo looks when taken at different focal lengths (zooming in or out). See how easy it is to get more flattering photos and blurred background just by zooming in! #photography #focallength Background Bokeh, Fantastic Photography, Background Blur, Photo Hacks, Photography Cheat Sheets, Camera Tips, Photography Help, Photography Basics, Foto Tips

awesome post! This shows how different the same photo looks when taken at different focal lengths (zooming in or out). See how easy it is to get more flattering photos and blurred background just by zooming in! #photography #focallength

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Why 85mm Is The Perfect Focal Length & Lens Choice For Close Ups - Noam Kroll Cinematography Lenses, Focal Length Photography, Cinematography Inspiration, Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Extreme Close Up, Cinema Camera, Still Photography, Close Up Portraits, Movie Stills

The close up shot is really an art of it’s own, and like any other shot type there are many rules that you can follow (or not follow) that will help you to achieve an optimal look. For the purpose of this article though, I’m not going to be talking about framing, lighting, or aspect ratio, but rather focus on lens choice as it is arguably the most important element in achieving a flattering close up shot. My personal favorite focal length for close ups is 85mm, and I’m certainly not the only…

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