Portraits with a 50mm lens.
First off, I am a little older than 50. But I think the blog title is right on because I date myself from the age of attainment of social awareness. I do have some earlier memories but these are just fragments. There are things I truly remember and that have…
Perspective, 1) n, A view or vista, 2) n, A mental view or outlook As I look back on the years I see things with a clarity that didn't exist at the time I experienced things. I don't think that is anything deep or original; but it is true. I…
Sunset on Lake Winnebago gives a beautiful range of colors. The Eastern shore of the Lake has about the best sunset views in my part of Wisconsin - the Fox Valley. Here we see a wonderful young couple enjoying each other and the sunset for their engagement pictures. So let's…
Low light ability is the hallmark of a great 50mm lens. This shoot was done with my Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L lens. Shot with 3 strobes - softbox in front and gelled to each side. The smoke was from a propane fogger with mineral oil. Taken just after sunset…
A photoshoot before the storm arrived. I met DeAnna (Instagram) in Neenah to produce a set of photos for an upcoming photo class. We did both aperture and focal length series showing the differences at different settings. Above is the photo from 50mm focal length. The shot is low distortion…
A close portrait with a 50mm lens can be interesting... 50mm is typically not a recommended focal length for a close up portrait, but why? It all has to do with perspective. Perspective can best be imagined by thinking about the angle light has to travel from your subject to…
A black and white film shot. Taken under the Fox River bridge connecting Doty Island and Menasha. This was done using my Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 on a Canon Elan 7s film camera. So 1980's! The Elan 7s is actually a great little 35mm film camera. It came out when…
The Canon 50mm f/1.2 L lens is big, expensive, a little heavy and not the sharpest. So why is it one of my favorite lenses? The big f/1.2 aperture! So.. what is the big deal (pun intended)? Canon, uniquely offers three 50mm lenses - the f/1.8, the f/1.4 and the…
Spinning in the sunshine on a beautiful Summer day. This is what I would call an environmental portrait. It is a portrait that is not posed but rather captures someone out having fun. Not a "street" photo - they were clients. But the poses and action are totally natural. This…