Understanding depth of field ranks as a key skill in photography.
While opinions may differ, we firmly believe that once you grasp the concept, your photos are going to see a significant improvement.
To put it simply, depth of field refers to a range of distances around your subject, known as the focal plane, that appear sharply defined. There’s no sudden shift from sharp to blurry; instead, it’s a gradual transition. Depth of field is often categorized as either a small depth of field or a large depth of field.
Consider a close-up portrait where the subject’s face is
