As you say most people looking at a photo would probably appreciate the extra context that stopped down aperture provides. Bokeh is a nice effect but it can become style over substance.
Good point! And that's the thing right, I am not expecting you to stop down to f/8 or f/11 for all your photos but just stopping down to f/2.8 or f/4 will already bring in much more context while still providing a nice emphasis on your subject. Today I regret not realising that earlier! Thanks for watching!☺
It all really depends on which lens you’re using, as the wider you go you can shoot wide-open much easier and still have the background somewhat in focus. When you start heading to the telephoto range of 50 mm and above, I start closing down more. When doing street photography, especially using the 75 mm or higher, I’ll stop down to 2.8- 5.6, depending on the subject and if I have time. The biggest problem I have is I usually don’t have time to adjust anything, so I’ll put it set it at a stop down or two giving me a happy medium. Also remember very importantly that setting a range of ISO will also help in that regard. I usually go from around 200 to 3200 on auto ISO.
You are perfectly right that there is some nuance in my argument depending on the focal length used, the distance from your subject and also other aspects like sensor size. And while these aspects matter, I think leaving them out does not invalidate my argument that some people systematically shoot wide open leading to the negative side effects I talk about. And you are also perfectly right that in fast paced environments, changing settings can be a challenge which is why I also rely on Auto ISO settings for 95% of my work, I usually couple them with a minimum shutter speed so that the only thing I have to care about is aperture that I usually have time for! Thanks for watching!☺️
lovely photos on display here! and you're right about the effects on the subject! Though it definitely goes both ways. There's always going to be photos that lose pleasing context from wide open, and in my experience a lot of intimate details and scenes that would completely lose their feel stopped way down. I think your examples here are really good though! I remember seeing an architectural photographer's photos and wondering why they felt so life like and as if I could step into them. Then I learned so many were taken at f/8 and beyond! It really clicked. Stylistically there's such a massive difference because your eyes look at the photograph much like real life when everything is in focus, because you have ACCESS to everything in frame. Each place you look, a razor sharp detail to take in. It really is cool when you start experimenting! I'm sure you'll also find yourself shooting wide open for the exact opposite reason as well, that's the magic of it all!
Thanks for your great comment!☺️ As you say, aperture is really just a big massive experiment. After every image I like, I ask myself why it works. And aperture often has a big impact... I also like your point about a stopped down scene feels more "alive" and I assume it is because our human eyes do not perceive deeply out of focus areas, so we are more inclined to like a photo that is taken stopped down! But in the end, shooting wide open is still pure magic indeed, as long as it does not become the rule!😉 Thanks for watching and commenting!☺️
I like and I agree with your recommendations but it would be great to note that they apply mostly to landscape or street photography where the context of the scene is very important. For my street photography I would almost never shot below F4 (even in low light) but for portraits I prefer shooting wide (even though not at the widest option of the lens)
Thanks for your feedback! I agree with you! As mentioned in the introduction, depending on what you shoot, leaving the aperture wide open makes perfect sense! But you are right, I could have emphasised throughout the video what type of photography I am referring to when I argue the aperture should be stopped down. I will keep that in mind for next time!😉 Thanks again!☺️
Haha bokeh is nice from time to time but as you say, if it is ‚obsessed‘ it might be a bit excessive😅 Omg the blurry ears, completely forgot about them😆 Thanks for watching!
But wait, there's 3 more benefits to shooting f/8! (1) You don't need super expensive f/1.4 lenses. You will save tons of money by just getting f/2.8 or f/4 lenses. (2) Cheaper slower lenses are a lot lighter. lighter camera means your body will be happier! (3) If you shoot with a mirrorless - and everyone does nowadays - your viewfinder doesn't care whether your lens is slow or fast. It used to matter when you had an SLR
That's fantastic points you bring up there!☺️ One of the main reasons why I use these tiny Fuji lenses is because I know they are cheap, compact (makes my body indeed happier🤪) and also good for that occasional shoot in the dark!😉 Regarding the SLR argument on the viewfinder, that one is new to me as I never shot on DSLRs, thanks for the lesson!😊
You explain everything so well.
Thanks so so much for the kind words!🙏🏻
As you say most people looking at a photo would probably appreciate the extra context that stopped down aperture provides. Bokeh is a nice effect but it can become style over substance.
Good point! And that's the thing right, I am not expecting you to stop down to f/8 or f/11 for all your photos but just stopping down to f/2.8 or f/4 will already bring in much more context while still providing a nice emphasis on your subject. Today I regret not realising that earlier! Thanks for watching!☺
It all really depends on which lens you’re using, as the wider you go you can shoot wide-open much easier and still have the background somewhat in focus.
When you start heading to the telephoto range of 50 mm and above, I start closing down more. When doing street photography, especially using the 75 mm or higher, I’ll stop down to 2.8- 5.6, depending on the subject and if I have time.
The biggest problem I have is I usually don’t have time to adjust anything, so I’ll put it set it at a stop down or two giving me a happy medium.
Also remember very importantly that setting a range of ISO will also help in that regard. I usually go from around 200 to 3200 on auto ISO.
You are perfectly right that there is some nuance in my argument depending on the focal length used, the distance from your subject and also other aspects like sensor size. And while these aspects matter, I think leaving them out does not invalidate my argument that some people systematically shoot wide open leading to the negative side effects I talk about.
And you are also perfectly right that in fast paced environments, changing settings can be a challenge which is why I also rely on Auto ISO settings for 95% of my work, I usually couple them with a minimum shutter speed so that the only thing I have to care about is aperture that I usually have time for! Thanks for watching!☺️
lovely photos on display here! and you're right about the effects on the subject! Though it definitely goes both ways. There's always going to be photos that lose pleasing context from wide open, and in my experience a lot of intimate details and scenes that would completely lose their feel stopped way down. I think your examples here are really good though! I remember seeing an architectural photographer's photos and wondering why they felt so life like and as if I could step into them. Then I learned so many were taken at f/8 and beyond! It really clicked. Stylistically there's such a massive difference because your eyes look at the photograph much like real life when everything is in focus, because you have ACCESS to everything in frame. Each place you look, a razor sharp detail to take in. It really is cool when you start experimenting! I'm sure you'll also find yourself shooting wide open for the exact opposite reason as well, that's the magic of it all!
Thanks for your great comment!☺️ As you say, aperture is really just a big massive experiment. After every image I like, I ask myself why it works. And aperture often has a big impact... I also like your point about a stopped down scene feels more "alive" and I assume it is because our human eyes do not perceive deeply out of focus areas, so we are more inclined to like a photo that is taken stopped down! But in the end, shooting wide open is still pure magic indeed, as long as it does not become the rule!😉 Thanks for watching and commenting!☺️
Really helpful tips, all well presented. I'll be keeping this in mind next time I'm out with the camera!
Amazing to hear the video was helpful! Happy shooting and thanks for watching!☺️
I like and I agree with your recommendations but it would be great to note that they apply mostly to landscape or street photography where the context of the scene is very important. For my street photography I would almost never shot below F4 (even in low light) but for portraits I prefer shooting wide (even though not at the widest option of the lens)
Thanks for your feedback! I agree with you! As mentioned in the introduction, depending on what you shoot, leaving the aperture wide open makes perfect sense! But you are right, I could have emphasised throughout the video what type of photography I am referring to when I argue the aperture should be stopped down. I will keep that in mind for next time!😉 Thanks again!☺️
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100% agree
Bokeh obsessed photography is so overated 😮
Plus it's softer
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I can't stand blurry ears.
Haha bokeh is nice from time to time but as you say, if it is ‚obsessed‘ it might be a bit excessive😅 Omg the blurry ears, completely forgot about them😆 Thanks for watching!
But wait, there's 3 more benefits to shooting f/8! (1) You don't need super expensive f/1.4 lenses. You will save tons of money by just getting f/2.8 or f/4 lenses. (2) Cheaper slower lenses are a lot lighter. lighter camera means your body will be happier! (3) If you shoot with a mirrorless - and everyone does nowadays - your viewfinder doesn't care whether your lens is slow or fast. It used to matter when you had an SLR
That's fantastic points you bring up there!☺️ One of the main reasons why I use these tiny Fuji lenses is because I know they are cheap, compact (makes my body indeed happier🤪) and also good for that occasional shoot in the dark!😉 Regarding the SLR argument on the viewfinder, that one is new to me as I never shot on DSLRs, thanks for the lesson!😊
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Thanks! Who knows, maybe 1000 by the end of the year? 👀🤪
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