Amateur Photographer

Portraits

Source:   Increase your chances by prefocusing  

7 Prefocus your picture Niki Boon

www.nikiboonphotos.com

To increase my chances of a sharp result I often prefocus – this involves aiming the lens at an area I know the subject will enter into, rather than chasing movement with the camera. I prefocus, and when I see the subject entering the frame and about to do something interesting, I release the shutter.

8 Stay sharp with shallow DOF James Abbott

www.jamesaphoto.co.uk

Fast primes

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Amateur Photographer

Amateur Photographer3 min read
How To Win When Trading In
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARK CAMERAS Very few ‘bad’ cameras are released these days, and with some really impressive mirrorless cameras on the shelves, it’s no surprise that the pre-owned market in the UK is booming. More and more photographers are choo
Amateur Photographer2 min read
Reader Portfolio
Reader Portfolio winners receive a one-year subscription to a Gold Portfolio Series website worth £300. UK domain name included. Amazing Internet designs, builds and hosts amazing websites for creative people and companies. It has specialised in crea
Amateur Photographer2 min read
It's Good To Share
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM, 1/500sec at f/5.6, ISO 100 ‘The Falkland Islands are wild and rugged and have myriad wildlife to watch, respect, enjoy and photograph. The location of this image offers opportunities to p

Related Books & Audiobooks