We frequently hear almost every professional photographer praising prime lenses for portrait photography, as in they’re usability, image quality and versatility. We sure hear them saying how important it is to move around the subject at a certain focal length, to seize every side and angle of it, instead of staying still and adjusting the zoom of the lens we’re using.
But why is that so important, you might have already asked? Does it really matter in terms of the resulting picture?
The following video takes this issues and questions into consideration and shows you the importance of choosing the right focal length. Lead by photographer Mike Browne, you’ll learn through a practical example of a portrait how does focal length influences your picture:
The increase of focal length will make everything come closer, and so you’ll have to step back (or forward, depending on the situation) to fit and frame your subject the way you want it. From the results achieved by Mike, the impact of focal length on the finished image is extraordinary and probably something you haven’t yet noticed or thought about.
You can see how it completely changes your picture and how it may transmit such an inadequate mood of the subject you’re shooting.
Focal length comparisons for essentially the same shot
So, all cards on the table, once you learn how to work with specific focal lengths and how they’ll affect your resulting image, you will realize that your feet are the best zoom lens you can get.
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Go to full article: Why You Should Potentially Move Instead of Zooming for Portrait Photography
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