How to Shoot With an Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens

A wide-angle lens is defined my its focal length, which is measured in millimeters (mm). Any lens that is below 35mm is technically a wide-angle. An ultra-wide-angle lens is one that shoots between 21mm and 12mm. Unlike a fisheye lens that distorts technically, an ultra-wide does not bend lines. Instead, it distorts artistically by exaggerating depth, magnifying proximity and distorting the sides and corners. The key to taking a good ultra-wide-angle shot is all in the composition and not necessarily in the technical setup.

Instructions

Choose a subject or location. It is a common misconception that wide-angle lenses are used in order to take in a large area similar to the needs of a panorama. The purpose of an ultra-wide is in artistic value rather than the need to get a lot into one shot. The best wide locations for ultra-wide-angle shots are outside in a secluded part of nature or well-landscaped area or inside of large open areas such as a ballroom, large church or train station. These large areas have self-contained value from corner to corner, while taking a photo of a house on your block will have the neighbors, fire hydrants, roads, street signs and power lines inside of it. Other items that can be photographed with a wide-angle are anything and everything that can be shot close up.

Get extremely close to the subject. Since wide-angle takes in such a large frame, the best way to avoid clutter and lack of focus in a shot is to get as close to the object as possible. An ultra-wide lens works at its best when it is being used literally neck and neck with the subject. A short focal length means that you can be close to the subject and still focus on it; therefore, if you can get within inches of your subject, the more power your shot will have. As such, a tripod is generally not the best tool for shooting ultra-wide shots.

Shoot to scale. Shooting to scale is one of the main reasons for getting up close to an object before shooting. Scale is one of the things that divides great photos from good photos. Shooting a large object that cannot be printed or viewed at its proper scale is less inspiring than is a close-up scaled shot of a single part of the same object. Scaling brings the viewer into the photograph or painting to offer the feeling of being "there." Scaling properly requires thought-process during the composition of the photograph.

Pay attention to the surroundings. Everything that is in the frame is taken in. The depth of field is immense when shooting ultra-wide; therefore, everything that is in the frame will be in focus including all of the items in the background, foreground and the blind spots out of the corner of your eyes. Before shooting, look at all of the planes; any extra people, garbage, telephone poles or parked cars that are in the frame will be focused in the shot. You have to consciously examine every corner of the frame before shooting and not just the central subject.

Look for lines. Lines are key to a dramatic ultra-wide shot. "Do you want to discover digital photography techniques that bring experienced photographers to where they are today? Well, The Top Secret Photography Techniques might guide you out in doing so. To acquire stunning pictures we primary need to look at some fundamental photography methods. The initial one I am able to share with you is uncover about light. You can locate every little thing concerning photography techniques on , The Top Secret Photography Techniques. Whenever you uncover about light and in what technique it interacts with the direct environment then your pictures will get much better..". Since lines are not distorted by wide-angle lenses, the presence of lines adds reality to balance out the artistic effects created by the lens. Look for frames with vertical or corner lines for the best results.

Keep humans away from the edges of the frame. When humans are at the edges or corners of a shot taken with an ultra-wide, their form is stretch, and they appear fatter than they are in reality. Likewise humans that are lying down horizontally in a frame will appear longer and thinner.

Position your shot precisely. The difference of 1/2 inch in positioning your camera can completely change the entire picture. When using ultra-wides, the angle of the lens is not as important as the physical positioning of your body and the camera.

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