The SHALLOW Depth of Field TRAP

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Ай бұрын

The SHALLOW Depth of Field TRAP
6 ESSENTIAL TIPS for BETTER PHOTOS
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A shallow depth of field is an easy way to immediately set your images apart from phone snapshots and smaller, cheaper cameras. but if you always default to shooting wide open, you deny yourself the opportunity to develop some really key compositional skills.
Thoughtful attention to the adjustment of your depth of field is essential, as it plays a direct role in shaping the visual impact and storytelling elements within an image. Considerate manipulation of depth of field allows you to influence and craft both the narrative and aesthetics of your photography.
This video contains 6 essential tips for getting better depth of field in your photos. I look at the work of Alex Webb to see what we can learn from his amazing work.
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@winc06 Ай бұрын

Learned more in 17 minutes than in the last dozen photography videos I have looked at. Bravo.

@seanyessmanncoaching4056 Ай бұрын

Literally just said this exact same thing to my wife at the end of the video!

@boatman222345 Ай бұрын

@@seanyessmanncoaching4056Literally just said this to my wife 1 hr ago. Jamie is a treasure! I stumbled on this video today completely by chance and I am hooked! Hope you are feeling better Jamie, I am completely confident that you are creative one way or the other...

@MrRandomatom Ай бұрын

So glad to see more from you again, Jamie. Wishing you healing, positivity, and strength.

@ronyedin Ай бұрын

“Be intentional”… after 18 years as a photographer, I stopped using zoom lenses. We have become lazy sometimes just zooming into people and objects. I switched to only using 35 and 85mm primes now. It forces me to move and I have found that I get more interesting angles and started to appreciate compositions. It has actually make me love photography again.

@babaarcuszatir Ай бұрын

To be fair, zooming and changing the distance to the subject with a fixed focal length lens are two separate things giving different results. You can change the distance also with a zoom lens, but cannot zoom with a fixed lens (other than crop).

@jamiewindsor Ай бұрын

I like primes primarily because they make me take better photos (as I'm forced to visualise more). 35 and 85 are a magic combination. That's my pairing of choice too.

@ronyedin Ай бұрын

@@babaarcuszatir The point I'm trying to make is that using zoom lenses can sometimes result in tunnel vision, similar to a sniper waiting for the perfect shot. At events, for instance, you might find yourself stationed at the back with a 70-200 lens, potentially missing other opportunities. I've noticed that when I use prime lenses, I'm more proactive in scouting the surroundings, even beyond the viewfinder. This approach makes me work harder to be intentional, leading to more creative compositions. While it's possible to achieve this with zoom lenses as well, I find that primes change my mental approach to photography.

@desohare8683 Ай бұрын

This is fine for a leisurely and narrow (ouch!} approach to photography. Great if it works for you. Many of us in many situations, do not have the luxury of working with just 2 focal lengths and simply walking up to your subject to get closer This doesn't work for public music and performance events or for sport, or shooting boats from the shore or air shows, or weddings from a fixed position or anything really that requires specific shots from an unalterable distance. Even when you can move, zoom lenses are not evil. Different focal lengths have different characteristics. Choose the perspective you want THEN move to the ideal position. The creative opportunities of wide angle or telephoto lenses shouldn't be dismissed Restricting yourself to only two perspectives doesn't give you freedom, it just restricts all your photographs to only two angles of view. The one advantage of primes of course are larger apertures and finer control of depth of field.

@ronyedin Ай бұрын

@@desohare8683 I appreciate your perspective on the practical versatility of zoom lenses, especially in constrained shooting environments like sports or events. I am very aware of that. I also shoot wildlife and event photography. My point about "being intentional" with prime lenses is less about dismissing zooms and more about rediscovering a personal connection to the craft of photography. Using primes challenges me to engage more deeply with the environment, moving physically to find the best shot rather than adjusting the zoom. This approach has reinvigorated my passion for photography by pushing creative boundaries, even if it's not always the most practical choice in every situation. Each lens type has its strengths, and choosing one over the other can shift not just our techniques, but also our artistic vision.

@CaviteTechnology Ай бұрын

A Jamie Windsor vid always brightens my day! Love the tips :D

@jacksemmence2704 Ай бұрын

the 'position' text animation at 14:36 is so good

@robertosanroman4410 Ай бұрын

Animations in Jamie's videos are one of his distinctive identity signs, and, along with his excellent taste for graphic design, probably what make his videos stand so much apart from the crowd. I love his aesthetics. Great to see you back Mr. Windsord

@johnhaas1955 3 күн бұрын

Also noting the great use of sfx to support the animations

@andredemony Ай бұрын

I was a photojournalist between 1999 and 2012. Now I am half way through the video and suddenly my favourite youtuber talks about my favourite living photographer. BLISS. Welcome back Jamie!

@retropixer Ай бұрын

There’s no one better on YT with the production value, clarity, and the substance, than your work. Can’t thank you enough, on behalf of all photographers.

@MatSmithLondon Ай бұрын

In my opinion grids are overused in the analysis here. They can be a fantastic way to focus your compositional by intention but some of the grids superimposed onto the images shown in this video seem tenuous. Anyway, I greatly appreciate any kind of analysis, even if it is tenuous, because analysis always forces you to think about things. The fact I can have an opinion on whether it’s tenuous or not, in itself this is an interesting talking point. It’s a great video you made.

@sirspankalottt Ай бұрын

The GOAT of photography videos on youtube

@soundscape26 Ай бұрын

Him and Sean Tucker may I add.

@josesalgado2796 20 күн бұрын

I think Pat Kay does a great job explaining different compositions and visual patterns. Definitely worth checking out if you like this type of video.

@maxhighstein Ай бұрын

I appreciate how carefully you produced this video - the graphics, transitions, timing, and your delivery are all beautifully done. Not to mention your intelligent content. You make KZfaq look good.

@MakersTeleMark Ай бұрын

The quality of your posts is top tier. So glad to see you continue. Thank you.

@mirojuric7486 Ай бұрын

Glad to be back, Jamie 👍

@YouNeedMyVoice Ай бұрын

Still don't understand why your videos don't have milions of views 🤔 The details in your videos are just stunning ❤

@salsabilahmedshrestho960 15 күн бұрын

cause people want quick and simple.

@christopherbgriffith Ай бұрын

When I first got The Suffering of Light my mind was truly blown. "How did he manage to get these shots?!?" I'm a huge fan of letting dark areas fall to blackness and I love his color choices. I can only hope to take a Webb-ish photo one day. :) So glad to see you back, Jamie! I hope you're feeling better. You make KZfaq a better place with your work.

@jamiewindsor Ай бұрын

His work is really amazing, isn't it?

@mgscheue Ай бұрын

I can’t imagine how his brain works. So much going on at once in his photos and it all works. They’re often like puzzles.

@S3l3ct1ve 26 күн бұрын

@@mgscheue Use a wider lens, you will notice that a lot of the subjects just fall right in to place on their own. And also when you see an interesting subject, you can almost place him anywhere you want and he will make the photograph stand out. Also try to look for the areas where the light devides the potential field of view in different lit zones, then just wait for the subjects to pass by that area. Of course it takes hundreds of attempts to get that right image. We also only see the best shoots, he probably had hundeds of film rolls just to get couple of those high quality images

@mgscheue 26 күн бұрын

@@S3l3ct1ve All excellent ideas. And I did recently see an interview with him where he said he does shoot a lot.

@chrisogrady28 7 күн бұрын

I don't know what you did to the YT algorithm but this video has been in my recommended every day for the past 2 weeks and I've finally been bullied into watching it

@randallbourne2717 3 күн бұрын

Jamie is one of the very few best teachers on YT. IMO, he's at the very top of Photography education with Sean Tucker of UK and Simon D'entremont of Nova Scotia, CA.

@MasonZenji Ай бұрын

Your videos are always so delightful to watch. Glad you’re posting and hope all is well!

@yakamo Ай бұрын

Welcome back, i was so happy when i saw this video pop up! :) Hope your doing well. Thank you for another great video.

@CanonEurope Ай бұрын

That opening lineup 🤤🤤🤤

@jamiewindsor Ай бұрын

I still love those older EF lenses.

@nicocastillo2099 Ай бұрын

Christmas came early this year: new videos from Jamie Windsor!!!!!!!

@Needacreate Ай бұрын

Wow. It's been a long time, Jamie. Hope you're well, or at least some semblance of well. At any rate, it's heart-warming to hear and see you talk in your nuanced and spot-on way about photography and art again. Presented with carefully selected examples and translated into tasteful and engaging video. It's not least the things that matter to us that help to sustain us.

@Daniel_Ilyich Ай бұрын

A Jamie Windsor video is always a special treat! I can’t say that I enjoy Webb’s work. I admire it, though.

@jamiewindsor Ай бұрын

We all have our different tastes and it makes the world more interesting.

@Daniel_Ilyich Ай бұрын

@@jamiewindsor Yes, of course, Jamie. I think it's more in the sense that he doesn't do much for me emotionally. His craft is astonishing. To be able to organize so many elements in a harmonious way is incredibly challenging. He is unique. Love your channel. I hope you are doing well!

@The_NSeven Ай бұрын

Thank you for showing me Alex Webb. What incredible photos.

@bobbybobob123 Ай бұрын

First class video. Someone who understands how to use DoF, rather than just the technicalities of it.

@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp 24 күн бұрын

That differentiates the camera buffs from a visual artist.

@unclejezza 3 күн бұрын

So many of us need to watch this - especially newcomers. I've been shooting commercial cinematography for 20yrs and still found value here. None of us know everything!

@JonasBradda Ай бұрын

Yes Jamie is back ! The care you put into your videos and the content are missed around here.

@stephenkennedy62 Ай бұрын

I love your style of video and you have a really engaging delivery approach. The content is spot on too! Thanks Jamie

@joshuabrits6737 Ай бұрын

This has got to be one of, if not THE best photography channels on KZfaq. I love the depth and intentional thought of the videos. Thank you for creating this space, Jamie.

@CAZZIEK321 18 сағат бұрын

The Alex Webb work, causes an energy and discomfort. You can’t help but skim your eyes around the entire image. Your video is brilliant. Thank you.

@dredoo666 Ай бұрын

I'm so glad you're back. Hope everything goes well

@LORDS.And.Hammers Ай бұрын

Return of The King. 🙏🏾

@hailey2436 Ай бұрын

What makes my heart flutter is another Jamie Windsor video! You make a few but quality content!

@robertbosson5223 23 күн бұрын

Great vid, nice one! Don't also forget the 'curse of Alex Webb' - the now ubiquitous and overused use of the silhouette in street!

@j.f.7509 Ай бұрын

Bokeh sells lenses. "F8 and be there" makes photographs!

@DamianDiccox Ай бұрын

Your content is absolutely the best, keep up the great work, thank you

@WatchDSSID Ай бұрын

ANOTHER absolutely excellent video - thanks

@jarekjakub Ай бұрын

Welcome back and thank you for great topic❤

@touchtennis Ай бұрын

Such a brilliant video. Thanks for the reminder.

@livemoksha Ай бұрын

The master of script, editing and narrative!

@anthonysikorski4100 Ай бұрын

Your videos are quality over quantity! Rare on KZfaq these days.

@paulh6043 Ай бұрын

Thank you, Jamie. Much to experiment with there. 👍

@streetskier 8 күн бұрын

That exhibition was incredible.

@funtych Ай бұрын

I’ve been in a such trap for over a decade and I’m so thankful, Jamie, for offering so many beautiful alternatives

@astraeusone Ай бұрын

Thank you, Jamie! Great points delivered with the great style.

@ramonacosta7579 Ай бұрын

One of your best videos. Thank you for posting!

@cmeluzzi Ай бұрын

I'm happy that you're back, Jamie. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and thoughts. Cheers!

@TungstenOvergaard Ай бұрын

TOP content, Jamie. Thanks for it.

@davidharle8794 Ай бұрын

Great to hear from you again!

@nassimabed Ай бұрын

I'm glad I discovered this channel. Most others focus on the technology and the physics of photography and the "getting that jaw dropping shot". This channel is refreshing in how it explores the art of it all.

@SkiwithMike Ай бұрын

Wonderful. Many thanks

@martinlawrence8427 Ай бұрын

Always love a Jamie video. Brilliant!

@joseerazevedo Ай бұрын

I like the way you select a photographer to illustrate the veideo's theme. Nice to have you back! Thanks for one more freat video!

@CenerCener Ай бұрын

Another great video; meticulous work. Thank you

@Guitar_Sounds Ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT ! ...you are on fire with this one Jamie..

@antw3114 Ай бұрын

Always so inspiring. Glad you’re back

@studio_beasty Ай бұрын

Great to see you again Jamie!!

@jordge92 Ай бұрын

So pleased yo see you back with some videos!

@JohnMaguire2013 Ай бұрын

The way you presented these concepts was perfect! Excellent video, as usual!

@lujanrociogomezdossantos9810 Ай бұрын

Thank you, Jamie. It was great.

@wheretheyhaveribs55 Ай бұрын

My favorite teacher of photography. ❤️

@hazeldavis3176 Ай бұрын

Super happy to see a vid from you- always a right treat!

@blainemarcano Ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.

@ronniepadda Ай бұрын

YESSSSSS What a Friday gift :) thanks Jamie I've missed your stuff on here

@serf__ Ай бұрын

So glad you’re back!

@robin32.768 Ай бұрын

Glad you're back. Every time I watch one of your videos I feel inspired and want to start creating something immediately. Thank you!

@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp 24 күн бұрын

Ever thought about the idea that there are more ways to "create" than shooting pictures?

@robin32.768 24 күн бұрын

@@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp yes, of course, that's why I wrote "creating" and not "taking pictures." Jamie's videos inspire me to be creative in any field I know and not just photography. Also I really like his editing style as well as his tasteful animations. There is always a lot to see and learn for me.

@johndwilliams Ай бұрын

Great explanation of his work.

@crs.rojas90 13 күн бұрын

Just wow. Amazing !

@labradorhund7769 Ай бұрын

So glad to have another great video of yours in my feed. You were missed, Jamie! The quality of your videos is unmatched.

@johnnyboy114 Ай бұрын

Good to have you back Jamie! One thing that I think every photographer misses, overlooks or under appreciates at some point is the element of luck. Alex Webb is a phenomenal photographer, I am also a big fan. But in a couple of interviews I have seen with him, even he admits that, although ALL of the techniques you mention in the video are paramount and used by him for all the photographs he shows, seeing the moment and understanding in a split second to take the shot is just as important. A lot of his images, taken 2-3 seconds before or after just wouldn’t work in the same way. Having the eye to see the potential in a shot, seeing the vision, setting the camera for that vision and having the patience and idea to get the shot is all very well. But if the elements just don’t fall into place, then all that technique, vision, idea and foresight just is not useful at all. Luck is a huge part of this and his kind of photography. Being a wedding photographer myself (and many others will agree), will always say there is that one wedding where nothing happens. And it’s true. The same can be said of many other situations. That’s not an excuse to be a bad photographer, it’s the reality of the art we love and adore. Excellent video as always Jamie! Keep up the good work!

@cswrighty Ай бұрын

Excellent video. They always deserve 'full screening' when I watch them.

@PedroBellora Ай бұрын

Such a clear, beautiful and relevant video. Thank you so much for sharing!!

@richardsimms251 Ай бұрын

Fabulous video. Thank you.

@jeffeisley Ай бұрын

this got me tearin' up 😢 wonderful analysis. more people need to see this

@christopherharrison3597 Ай бұрын

great to see you back where you belong, instructing and inspiring us all . well done Jamie..

@josephschimmer302 Ай бұрын

Your story telling is of another level! And so much to learn. Good to see you back.

@poochengeez Ай бұрын

Masterfully explained and a treat to watch. Thank you.

@danielapeterson Ай бұрын

Truly appreciate your work!!

@jonbuscall8901 Ай бұрын

Such a thoughtful and informative video. Thank you so much

@josephwilson3787 2 күн бұрын

Phenomenal video. Thank you for the clarity!

@micahtewersofficial 24 күн бұрын

Absolutely wonderful video on every level, Jamie.

@beaudanner Ай бұрын

So happy to have you back. Fantastic work and love your thoughts

@Smollie1 5 күн бұрын

This is a masterclass in creating an engaging teaching video

@Lt4991 Ай бұрын

Another masterfully made video. Thanks Jamie, bravo!

@antobpmvis1177 Ай бұрын

Thanks Jamie. Nice in-depth explanation 👍👍 ... This is 'Photography'

@jonathancurry3952 Ай бұрын

Thanks Jamie!

@dressmaking Ай бұрын

I'm inspired to try something new. Thank you!

@DFors347 23 күн бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks 😊

@EliInfante Ай бұрын

Fantastic breakdown Jamie!

@homecareful 11 күн бұрын

I've gone back to this again, enjoying it more the second time, Mr. Windsor.

@praxismobius6037 19 күн бұрын

What a fantastic video. I learned so much! Thank you.

@FoyersPhotography Ай бұрын

So good to see you back, thanks for the great video

@marxoniomizu 18 күн бұрын

wonderful video, thank you for sharing

@larrylanggard2609 Ай бұрын

There’s a lot there to study and learn from. Absolutely excellent! Keep these videos coming. 🇨🇦

@dalloiselle7274 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for showing how to break out of the self imposed boundaries of shallow depth of field by providing clear and concise guidelines for doing so or to courage necessary to embark on this path intuitively.