Comments on: Which aperture is best for portrait photography?

By: Ara57

Ara57 — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:23:46 +0000

Another thing to think about, if you are using your super-zoom at or near the WA end, you might be getting some lens distortion, especially near the edges.

By: Pooky

Pooky — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:31:40 +0000

Focus on the eyes..

Canon 5D with Canon 100 mm Macro f 2.8 at f 4 at 1/180, ISO 400.

Had there been two persons, I would have used a slightly smaller aperture–but not that small–and I think I would have made sure they were standing at the same plane–wonder if it would work..

By: truenorth675

truenorth675 — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:58:13 +0000

Victims: I love that one.

By: victor98_2001

victor98_2001 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:52:25 +0000

For taking portrait photography,the best apertures at f/11 or f/16 for the sharper image,once you using Zoom Lens or Tele Lens, you will use a closer image for the portrait.if you used bounce flash ,an aperture at f/4 or f/5.6 to blur the background.Good Luck to you.

By: perki88

perki88 — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:10:03 +0000

When you shoot multiple faces in a portrait, they really should be approximately in the same plane.
Try f11.

By: Αντώνης

Αντώνης — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:02:56 +0000

The aperture and DOF also depend on how far from your victims you are. Focus on the eyes. F1.4 - F16 are all great what focal lenghts are you using and how far are you from your subjects?

A few photography classes might be helpful.