Take control of depth of field
How to use this creative photographic tool to give your pictures more (or less) bite
Depth of field can add dramatic impact to pictures and videos. You can use a shallow depth of field to make a sharply focused subject stand out in a sea of blur, or a deep depth of field to render more of a scene in biting detail.
Changing the depth of field gives you more control over how your photos look, but your EOS camera doesn’t come with a dedicated control for doing this. Some cameras do come with a Creative Auto mode that allows you to adjust the ‘Background blur’, but this is essentially just a simplified way of adjusting the aperture – just one of the camera techniques that has an impact on the depth of field. The amount of your picture that appears sharp actually depends on a combination of factors, including how close you are to the subject and even the type of camera that you’re using – although changing the aperture is something that can be easily done while you shoot.
Some subjects lend themselves to a shallow depth of field. You can ensure all the focus is on the person sitting for a portrait if
