Bokeh: Creating with Shallow Depths was written to inspire photographers to think beyond the confines of a deep depth of field. It’s focused on guiding landscape photographers of all levels to widen their aperture and see the environment as light and shapes, and to create abstract, ethereal images that have a deeper meaning and interpretation. This is my first eBook, written from my perspective and experiences, and I’m thrilled to present it.
By using a shallow depth of field and thin slices of focus, you can completely transform a landscape, manipulating an environment that usually can not be changed or controlled. You can create a complex or simple photograph by changing your depth, and this guide shows you the steps necessary to capturing beautiful bokeh.
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Bokeh: Creating with Shallow Depths is an eBook written to inspire photographers to think beyond the confines of a deep depth of field. It’s focused on guiding landscape photographers of all levels to widen their aperture and see the environment as light and shapes, and to create abstract, ethereal images that have a deeper meaning and interpretation.
By using a shallow depth of field and thin slices of focus, you can completely transform a landscape, manipulating an environment that usually can not be changed or controlled. You can create a complex or simple photograph by changing your depth, and this extensive guide can show you how.
WHAT’S INSIDE
With this 120+ page eBook, I wanted to present a comprehensive guide in a refined, easy-to-follow manner. I discuss the definition of bokeh, the optimal conditions and settings for bokeh creation, and also how to apply shallow depths creatively to landscape photography.
SPECIFIC TOPICS I COVER INCLUDE:
- Defining bokeh – the basics.
- Distances and bokeh – how the space in between the elements of your photo affects your depth of field.
- Light – How direct and overcast light can change the effect of bokeh.
- Focal lengths – both long and short, and how to use them to manipulate bokeh.
- Composition – How I approach a landscape scene, with workflow explanations from the planning stage to the execution.
- Proper focus for bokeh – advice on how to use your tripod, and a step-by-step guide to getting the perfect focus for bokeh.
To help illustrate the instructions given in this comprehensive guide, I have also included detailed explanations to 23 of my most popular bokeh images, with each photograph paired with a wealth of information of how I approached each scene. I discuss many aspects of my creative process and have grouped my images by similar key learning points – a common trait that they exhibit – allowing me to highlight certain factors that led to their development. Some examples include how I find inspiration, my long exposure workflow, and the importance of applying photography principles in your composition (such as perspective and symmetry).
Also discussed is the technical side of each image – what settings I use, how to compensate for exposure, and how to judge a scene before deciding what methods to apply: for example, how and when to decide if a scene needs to be stitched or auto-bracketed.
