Shallow depth of field is a common technique for genres like portraiture, but when it comes to landscape photography, a deep depth of field with most or all of the frame in focus is the norm. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t shoot with a shallow depth of field. This brief video follows a photographer as he shows how a shallow depth of field can be a powerful creative tool for landscape work.
Coming to you from James Popsys, this amazing video follows him as he takes pictures of landscapes using a shallow depth of field. Shallow depth of field is a powerful creative tool, and in a genre where you have no control over the placement of elements in a scene, having the ability to isolate subjects is a real boon. Of course, as with other genres, the danger of using a shallow depth of field is that the image becomes too one-dimensional; Still, it’s a great tool to have in your pocket. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Popsys.
And if you really want to dive into landscape photography, check out “World photography 1: Landscape photography and post-processing with Elia Locardi. ”
