Artistic portrait images begins with having the proper instruments—and figuring out the best way to use them. For this session, we used the Canon EOS R5 paired with an 85mm f/1.2 lens. Why such a large aperture?
Most style or portrait photographers shoot at f/5.6 or increased for element, however we choose to shoot broad open at f/1.2. The shallow depth of area directs consideration to the topic’s eyes and softly blurs the whole lot else, making a dreamy, inventive look that feels pure and emotive.
When you don’t have a 1.2 lens, no worries—something within the f/1.8 to f/2.8 vary will nonetheless provide you with that creamy background and preserve the main focus in your topic’s face.
