Shallow Depth of Field
Shallow depth of field photos can be interesting when taken the right way. Shallow depth of field photos are taken by focusing on a certain part of the picture, foreground, background or middle ground, and then blurring out the rest of the photo. In order to get the blur effect, the photographer has to set the aperture at the "smallest number," or smallest f stop, i.e. f/1.8 or f/3.5. These small f stops have the largest aperture openings letting the most light in through the lens. This assignment also required us to practice rule of thirds rather than center placement. Emma's favorite shallow depth of field photo she took is "Toys". She likes how your eye first goes to the red toy in the foreground then to the dog in the background. Emma likes the expression on the dogs race as well. It shows how tired or how much she wants the toy. Emma likes the "Snack Time" pictures too. She likes how it shows the focus of the chicken on the feed with the feed in focus. Overall, Emma enjoyed this project very much.