In this photography tutorial for beginners I share three easy to follow tips for creating a blurry background in your photo (aka a shallow depth of field). Camera modes & settings explained for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras.
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In this video we look at a popular photography technique called a shallow depth of field which means creating a blurry background to make the subject stand out. We demonstrate how to do this using Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras so you can try this out for yourself.
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I have a question, please. If I wanted to take shots of a person (model) with blurred background, would prime 35mm Nikon lense work? thank you
Hi, thank you so much for recording the video. It helped to refresh what I have learned a while ago and completely forgot.
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Thanks for your video. It’s so useful. I have Sony 6400 and 55mm lens . I cannot get a sharp group photo even though I set f4 auto iso and 1/100. Would you kind to help me please?
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Wonderfully explained!
Excellent video in explaining depth of field. I have never found a video that teaches this so clearly. After many years I now understand the numbers on the lens. EOS Rebel T7 newbie USA Maryland. Thank you!
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What if I have a small telephoto lense that attaches to my standard 18-55mm? Will it have the same effect as a full telephoto lense?
How do you change the shutter speed on a Nikon z6 camera?
I'm new to photography. I have a lovely Sony RX100 miii and learning so much. Thanks for the vid. Now I know a lot more and was wondering how to blur background. Now I know. Cheers from the UK
hello,which camera did you use to shoot the video
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watched couple of videos' which is helpful and it is well defined in best possible way.thanks.
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Hi I just wanted to ask , to get a blurred background are these 3 different ways if achieving the look or do all 3 steps have to be done together. Thanks
Hi, Mr Genius. I really do fuljoy your programs. I have always been stuck in Auto Mode all my life, LOL. Thinking Manual to be Far too Technical for me. On Watching and Trying your ideas and suggestions. I'm getting used to Shooting in Manual. And fuljoying doing so. It does make sense shooting in Manual. You are in Control of the Camera. Not the other way round. You Explain things very Clearly. Excellent stuff Man. Thanks for your Expertise. Respect!
What about setting the focus to manual and then focusing on the object, even if it is not close or zoomed in? Would that blur whatever is not manually focused on?
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If u need blur in background then i have 1 solution for it very simple and easy..
Background can b blurred if your object is far from background simple….
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May i REQUEST sir. Make a video about best position(photographer and subject) and angles tips PLEASE