Today we are joined by guest blogger, Photography expert Barb Gordon. She will be joining us on a regular basis, providing insightful tips on beginning photography as part of our Photo-Video 101 series.
Beginner’s tip: Distortion
One way distortion happens is if you are too close to your subject using a wide angle lens. You will find the facial features warped and distorted. I see many amateur images that have this problem, and they generally do not notice it.
In the example on the left, for which my model volunteered, I have used a 200mm lens on the left image and a wide angle set at 28mm on the right one. Anything focal length greater than 50mm would look fine for a portrait. For the wide angle, however, I was only three feet from her face, and it is not a flattering image at all.
If someone sits facing you and has their feet or hands extended out towards you, their feet or hands are going to look too big and out of proportion. Unless you are shooting a shoe catalog, or going for an unusual technique, this perspective may not be an attractive look. Keeping the body parts on a more similar plane of focus will look nicer.
Notice her hands look as big as her head. The poor thing.
Photography expert Barb Gordon, Master Photographer, publishes Barb Gordon Photo Coach’s Shooting For Success ezine. If you’re ready to take your photography to the next level, get your FREE reports “Make Photography More than a Hobby” and “15 Ways to Make More Money with your Photography” now at http://www.BarbGordonPhotoCoach.com
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