What lens should beginners use, and how should they take photos?
Therfilm Studio
Whether you’re an expert or a beginner, a pro or a novice, photography speaks through images 😃 Not everyone is rich, and not everyone has an understanding spouse, so if you have a potato, shoot with a potato; if you have a phone, shoot with a phone—just shoot with whatever you have. Today, let’s share our experiences shooting people with different types of lenses, equipment, focal lengths, and apertures to make the most of them.
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1. Kit Lens:
This is the most challenging and most common scenario. To achieve the best possible background blur: zoom in as far as possible, open the aperture as wide as possible, shoot a half-body shot, and have the subject stand far from the background. (Also apply tip 2 below).
2. Versatile prime lens (22mm–30mm):
Look for a foreground! Find some leaves, a wall, a string of lights, or a window to partially block the frame. Blurring this area will add depth to the photo. (Also apply Tip 3 below).
3. Portrait Lens (50mm–85mm):
This one’s easier, but just blurring the background can get a bit monotonous, so take some close-up shots of the model’s hands holding leaves, running a finger through their hair, or their lips to make the photos more dynamic. (You can also apply Tip 4 below).
4. Telephoto lens:
It’s meant for close-ups, but in reality, a telephoto lens actually produces even more stunning results when used for full-body shots or wide-angle views, so make the effort to step back and shoot the model from a distance.
5. Wide-angle lens/wide-angle kit lens:
These are typically used for wide-angle shots, but try getting closer—the focal length effect elongates the model’s legs, significantly enhancing the drama of the image. Unless you have a specific intention, it’s best to position the model in the center of the frame.
