Robert HardingIn the seventh in my series of tips on how to get the best people shots on your travels, here is a classic rule that will help you get really strong portraits.
Tip 7: Use a short depth of field to make the person stand out from a blurred background. You can do this by using an f-stop of around 2.8. Also, using a zoom lens can have the effect of blowing out the background (making it appear blurred) in a very pleasing way.
Portrait of a tribesman with large nose ornament, Irian Jaya, New Guinea, Indonesia
Portrait of indigenous woman holding tourist’s camera, Thar Desert, near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Portrait of a smiling Asian cormorant fisherman in bamboo hat outdoors, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China
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