In this article, I show you how to achieve maximum sharpness and when a shallow depth of field can become a powerful creative tool.

Depth of field is one of those terms that photographers use all the time—yet it represents much more than just a “blurred background.” Working with depth of field directly affects image clarity, the viewer’s attention, and the overall feel of a photograph. Let’s look at depth of field in a way that goes beyond tables and formulas.  

A lot has been written about the differences between Full-Frame (FF) and crop (DX, APS-C) sensors. The difference in features and functions can get complicated. In this article, I’ll explain these features using practical examples and take a look at the advantages of each system, and where they fall short.

A shallow depth of field and blurred background give pictures that extra something, especially for portraits. It adds an element of elegance and can help get rid of unwanted details in the background. Most mobile phones can blur your photo with the press of a button, but the quality is not on par with professional cameras. We’ll show you how to get a blurred background using Zoner Photo Studio X.

In this article, we are taking a closer look at couples photography. You’re all set to go, your camera is in hand, and standing before you is a couple that wants their portrait taken. But what now? Are you feeling unsure about how to work with the couple, what to keep an eye out for, and how to pose them, all while working the camera on top of that? We’ll walk you through several ideas for acing a couples photoshoot. 

Have you ever admired a beautiful macro photo of dewdrops on a flower that reflected the world around it, and thought that it must be a hard photo to take? It’s not; pictures like these simply need a little preparation and a few basic accessories.

Having at least some part be sharp in every photo is a goal for most photographers. But it doesn’t always work out. After all, there’s a number of things that can prevent sharp photos.

Christmas is knocking at the door, and lots of photographers would love to send an original Christmas greeting—their own photos. Today we’ll look close up at one photo that would make a great greeting, to help you delight with a similar one of your own.

Perfect sharpness in a photo isn’t always something you want. Blurring can come in handy both when fixing mistakes in your photos and as a tool for creative expression.

Even with an extremely fast lens, the smallest possible aperture isn’t always the best choice. There are so many special cases out there in the real world—each one with its own optimum depth of field.