Shallow Depth of Field- Aperture Priority Due 1/24
Changing the Aperture changes the opening size of the inside of the lens (see diagram below). When you change the aperture to become more open, the focal length becomes shorter/more shallow. This allows a photographer to create a strong emphasis on the subject matter in a close up photo.
Assignment: Take close up photos using a low aperture (F stop). Helpful Hints: -F# should stay at its lowest settings (no higher than 5.6) -Adjust your ISO and Shutter Speed to get correct lighting (clickHERE for metering information) -Get physically close to your subject matter; zoom in only when necessary. **Use the Focus ring to focus on a specific object or even a specific part of an object. -Take photos of the same subject matter from different angles (above, below, from the side of the object). -Check your photos to see if they are focused and exposed correctly while your taking them...adjust and retake if needed. -Take LOTS of photos!!!! -have a plan to organize who took what photos. -Good lighting/interesting lighting -simple background- consider the entire photo (what is behind the main subject...keep it simple/plain)
*Store Photos in a new folder within your documents folder/flashdrive (maybe label "close up" or "shallow depth of field")
Requirements for turning in your Assignment: -Use Photoshop to make adjustments to your photos as needed (just cropping and lighting adjustments only at this point). Refer to the Photo Basics page for help. -Save any changes as a NEW file as a Jpeg. Refer to the Photo Basics page for help. - Put your best 5 photos that represent Shallow Depth of field/Close ups onto your class assignments page. Don't have 5 good photos...take more! -Title the assignment "Shallow Depth of Field" -Publish your page. -Submit your URL to Canvas.