The Creative Motivation Behind Deep vs. Shallow Depth of Field
This breakdown covers a range of creative motivations behind these two aperture settings, as well as the pros and cons of using each category.
Determining the right aperture for a shot is just as important as choosing the right lens. Altering your aperture changes not only the depth of field (a.k.a. the blurry background), but it also controls the emotional tone of a shot. A higher F-stop is more fitting for wide vistas, while a lower one can create a feeling of isolation.
In the following breakdown, I’ve narrowed the examples into two separate categories — shallow depth of field (F0.95 – F3.5) and deep depth of field (F4 – F16).
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