Contents
A 70–200mm f/2.8 or f/4 Zoom Lens
Avoid Wide-Angle Lenses for Most Portraits
Should You Ever Shoot Portraits with a Wide-Angle Lens?
Why I Avoid 50mm Lenses for Close-Up Portraits
It’s These Three Things That Create Soft Backgrounds
How Lens Choice Affects Your Background
Shoot ‘Em at What You Bought ‘Em For!
Should You Buy a Lens with IS or VR? Well, That Depends
Shoot with Your Camera Set to RAW Format
Which Aperture (F-Stop) to Use
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