When it comes to the word “16mm” when talking about focal length, the first thing that comes to mind is the dreaded distortion. But it doesn’t always need to be such a bad thing! Panoramic images can be an extremely satisfying way of shooting. So why are we afraid of the dreaded distortion in our images?
Wide-angle focal lengths can be extremely difficult and challenging, especially if your goal is to shoot something a little more out of the ordinary. Portraiture has a lot of focal lengths, but for some reason we tend to only really focus on the 25mm, 50mm, and 85mm focal lengths. The blur effect, shallow depth of field, and ability to realistically depict our subject make these focal lengths great, but what if we went a little wider? What if we go super wide?
Brought to you Becki and Chris, this video is home to a really insightful and creative hands-on review of 16mm photography from a vertical perspective. Using a wide-angle lens for portraiture can really open up a whole new world of creativity in your shooting. The ability to warp and manipulate the world around you just by zooming in on that lens can be a really fun way to shoot.
Let me know in the comments if you’ve ever used super wide angle photography for your projects!
