Comments on: Controlling Shallow Depth of Field in Photography: Practical Guide to Making Your Food Photos 3D http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d Food Photography and Styling Tips Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:26:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Marissa Tunon http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-14551 Marissa Tunon Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:56:34 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-14551 Loved the article I always try to use a shallow DOF around 2, here is an example of one of them http://marissatunon.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_0261bl.jpg let me know what you think, i think it really pops out! Loved the article I always try to use a shallow DOF around 2, here is an example of one of them http://marissatunon.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_0261bl.jpg let me know what you think, i think it really pops out!

]]> By: Nash at Plateful http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-12393 Nash at Plateful Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:20:11 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-12393 Hey Neel, since I am miserably behindhand, lemme ask a simple question: did you do that post on DoF for P&S? I've always sighed at photos with shallow DoF thinking I'd never be able to achieve that with my point and shoot. Thanks for your feedback! Hey Neel, since I am miserably behindhand, lemme ask a simple question: did you do that post on DoF for P&S? I’ve always sighed at photos with shallow DoF thinking I’d never be able to achieve that with my point and shoot. Thanks for your feedback!

]]> By: Cooking in Mexico http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-5370 Cooking in Mexico Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:42:16 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-5370 I'm still struggling to take pics with shallow depth of field. This article has been very helpful and gives me a lot to work with. Kathleen I’m still struggling to take pics with shallow depth of field. This article has been very helpful and gives me a lot to work with.

Kathleen

]]> By: malak http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-2424 malak Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:26:31 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-2424 I just stumbled upon your blog (and i'm so glad i did)Thank you so much for all the info:) its very informative. i just bought myself a new Nikon D0 and i'm totally new to the world of photography. Thanks for making things simple and easy to understand. I just stumbled upon your blog (and i’m so glad i did)Thank you so much for all the info:) its very informative. i just bought myself a new Nikon D0 and i’m totally new to the world of photography. Thanks for making things simple and easy to understand.

]]> By: Cooking in Mexico http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-1866 Cooking in Mexico Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:27:48 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-1866 Neel, Thanks for the helpful tips. I am one of those with a point and shoot who lusts after a DSLR. Until then, I do the best I can. Did you write the post mentioned above about achieving depth of field using a point and shoot? Kathleen Neel,

Thanks for the helpful tips. I am one of those with a point and shoot who lusts after a DSLR. Until then, I do the best I can. Did you write the post mentioned above about achieving depth of field using a point and shoot?

Kathleen

]]> By: Learn Food Photography « Beginner's Photo Journal http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-1865 Learn Food Photography « Beginner's Photo Journal Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:38:42 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-1865 [...] tips on food photography.  Some of my favorite posts include: Choosing the Best Camera Angle, Controlling Depth of Field, and Understanding Elements of Art.  It is definitely worth checking out if you want to improve [...]

[...] tips on food photography.  Some of my favorite posts include: Choosing the Best Camera Angle, Controlling Depth of Field, and Understanding Elements of Art.  It is definitely worth checking out if you want to improve [...]

]]> By: Andy Wong http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-653 Andy Wong Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:32:13 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-653 Very handy. Looks like I'm pretty convinced to buy myself some new lenses this year. Thanks for sharing, Neel! :) Very handy.

Looks like I’m pretty convinced to buy myself some new lenses this year.

Thanks for sharing, Neel! :)

]]> By: Neel http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-576 Neel Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:07:34 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-576 Neeta, Welcome to the blog. Thank you for stopping here and good to know that this is helping you. Would love to know what other topics specifically would you help you. Neel Neeta,

Welcome to the blog. Thank you for stopping here and good to know that this is helping you. Would love to know what other topics specifically would you help you.

Neel

]]> By: Neel http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-575 Neel Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:05:03 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-575 Sarah, Thank you for sharing the photograph. Sarah,

Thank you for sharing the photograph.

]]> By: Neel http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-556 Neel Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:39:27 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-556 Thank you for sharing. Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: Neel http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-484 Neel Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:46:18 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-484 Mowie, its always my pleasure to see you here. Thank you for stopping by. Mowie, its always my pleasure to see you here. Thank you for stopping by.

]]> By: Neel http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-483 Neel Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:45:42 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-483 Jenn, thank you for that wonderful tip. Jenn, thank you for that wonderful tip.

]]> By: Jenn http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-469 Jenn Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:47:21 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-469 One useful tip I've found concerning shallow DOF - if you are going to submit your pic to a food photography site (TS, FG, etc.), you are generally going to be more successful if the foreground of the photo is in focus rather than choosing to highlight/focus on an element that is more mid-depth. I often get "dull, unsharp" types of rejections if the very foreground of my picture isn't what I chose to focus on. One useful tip I’ve found concerning shallow DOF – if you are going to submit your pic to a food photography site (TS, FG, etc.), you are generally going to be more successful if the foreground of the photo is in focus rather than choosing to highlight/focus on an element that is more mid-depth. I often get “dull, unsharp” types of rejections if the very foreground of my picture isn’t what I chose to focus on.

]]> By: Tim http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-466 Tim Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:56:01 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-466 Thanks for that lesson!! I never thought of it that way before. Great images. Thanks for that lesson!! I never thought of it that way before. Great images.

]]> By: Mowie @ Mowielicious http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-463 Mowie @ Mowielicious Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:24:27 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-463 Great post Neel! Very informative. Great post Neel! Very informative.

]]> By: Neeta http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-461 Neeta Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:16:49 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-461 Hi Neel, I discovered your blog a couple of weeks ago and it has really helped me very much, thank you for making food photography an easier art to learn..... Here are a couple of links showing depth of field, the first is a picture of the blackberry, the second is a piece of cake.... http://neetabali.blogspot.com/2010/02/weekend-colors-salads-and-fruits.html http://neetabali.blogspot.com/2010/01/quinoa-crackers-and-cake.html I began food photography, bought my first camera four months ago when I began my blog.....and I have fallen in love with it, always excited to try new things and your sharing on this blog is helping me a great deal....thank you once again :-) Neeta Hi Neel,
I discovered your blog a couple of weeks ago and it has really helped me very much, thank you for making food photography an easier art to learn…..
Here are a couple of links showing depth of field, the first is a picture of the blackberry, the second is a piece of cake….
http://neetabali.blogspot.com/2010/02/weekend-colors-salads-and-fruits.html
http://neetabali.blogspot.com/2010/01/quinoa-crackers-and-cake.html
I began food photography, bought my first camera four months ago when I began my blog…..and I have fallen in love with it, always excited to try new things and your sharing on this blog is helping me a great deal….thank you once again :-)
Neeta

]]> By: Wizzythestick http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-459 Wizzythestick Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:31:38 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-459 I have been practising controlling DOF a lot and I must say that your post has taught me even more Here my last two pictures show dof http://breakfastlunchdinnerandpunch.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-heart-beets-for-you-and-salad.html and the first picture in this post http://breakfastlunchdinnerandpunch.blogspot.com/2009/12/have-blooming-great-new-year-everyone.html and the first picture here. I think this one is my favourite http://breakfastlunchdinnerandpunch.blogspot.com/2010/01/cuban-roast-beef-boliche.html Please excuse my enthusiasm in including so many links! BTW Jenn's tip about using a tripod is good advice I have been practising controlling DOF a lot and I must say that your post has taught me even more
Here my last two pictures show dof http://breakfastlunchdinnerandpunch.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-heart-beets-for-you-and-salad.html

and the first picture in this post http://breakfastlunchdinnerandpunch.blogspot.com/2009/12/have-blooming-great-new-year-everyone.html

and the first picture here. I think this one is my favourite http://breakfastlunchdinnerandpunch.blogspot.com/2010/01/cuban-roast-beef-boliche.html

Please excuse my enthusiasm in including so many links! BTW Jenn’s tip about using a tripod is good advice

]]> By: sarah http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-457 sarah Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:00:21 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-457 Here's a photo of <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3pLtj47HHVE/S1N9Ay74m5I/AAAAAAAAB7I/-vBPg163WKM/s1600-h/IMG_0535.jpg">cucumber salad</a> where the almond on top was the focal point. I am still learning about depth of field, but I'm excited to try new things. Here’s a photo of cucumber salad where the almond on top was the focal point. I am still learning about depth of field, but I’m excited to try new things.

]]> By: Neel http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-455 Neel Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:42:51 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-455 What can I say! With these wonderful readers I am excited to write more and more often. Thank you for all the kind words. @Elin and @Monica, Point and shoot tutorial type post, is coming in next few weeks. Thank you for your comment. What can I say! With these wonderful readers I am excited to write more and more often. Thank you for all the kind words.

@Elin and @Monica,

Point and shoot tutorial type post, is coming in next few weeks.

Thank you for your comment.

]]> By: Monica http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-454 Monica Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:54:01 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-454 Hi Neel, I love your post, I have learn so much by visiting your site. Like Elin, I own a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20/B 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization but totaly new to the photography world and any instructions to use a point and shoot will be welcomed! Hi Neel,
I love your post, I have learn so much by visiting your site. Like Elin, I own a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20/B 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization but totaly new to the photography world and any instructions to use a point and shoot will be welcomed!

]]> By: Elin http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-453 Elin Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:29:47 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-453 Hi Neel, I uses a Canon Powershot A550. I recently took a pic of my pineapple rolls trying to get the shallow depth of field. My photo link is here http://elinluv.blogspot.com/2010/02/pineapple-rolls-cny.html Please advice :) and I am really looking forward to your post on getting the effect of depth of field from a point and shoot camera. Regards, Elin Hi Neel,

I uses a Canon Powershot A550. I recently took a pic of my pineapple rolls trying to get the shallow depth of field. My photo link is here http://elinluv.blogspot.com/2010/02/pineapple-rolls-cny.html

Please advice :) and I am really looking forward to your post on getting the effect of depth of field from a point and shoot camera.

Regards,
Elin

]]> By: Jenn http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/comment-page-1/#comment-450 Jenn Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:53:01 +0000 http://www.learnfoodphotography.com/2010/02/controlling-shallow-depth-of-field-in-photography-practical-guide-to-making-your-food-photos-3d/#comment-450 Great post! My default is a shallow depth of field, typically around 5 ish. I like to find what I want to be the focal point of the image, and have that perfectly in focus - giving a bit of a blur to the rest helps draw attention to that focal point as well. So not only does a shallow DOF add "depth", but it can also influence what you want to be seen from the image. Here is one of my examples of shallow DOF - http://jenncuisine.com/2009/08/california-style-cheesecake/ Another thing to add to the extending lens part - when I extend my lens all the way out to 200 mm, it is absolutely imperative that I use a tripod. Even in good lighting and with vibration reduction turned on, hand shake comes through much more easily, either because the camera isn't as centrally weighted, or because small movements have a larger effect on zoomed in photos. Great post! My default is a shallow depth of field, typically around 5 ish. I like to find what I want to be the focal point of the image, and have that perfectly in focus – giving a bit of a blur to the rest helps draw attention to that focal point as well. So not only does a shallow DOF add “depth”, but it can also influence what you want to be seen from the image. Here is one of my examples of shallow DOF – http://jenncuisine.com/2009/08/california-style-cheesecake/

Another thing to add to the extending lens part – when I extend my lens all the way out to 200 mm, it is absolutely imperative that I use a tripod. Even in good lighting and with vibration reduction turned on, hand shake comes through much more easily, either because the camera isn’t as centrally weighted, or because small movements have a larger effect on zoomed in photos.

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