The other day at a dinner party. F/4 at 1/60th second at 400 ISO:
Always carry your camera…
About Michael Willems
Michael is a professional photographer and photography teacher and private coach. Based in Ontario, he teaches and shoots worldwide. See more at www.michaelwillems.ca and www.speedlighter.ca
For a photo like this one, where should one put the focus? Are there any good points, or just pick what looks like the highlight of the set? It looks like you’ve picked point at the end of the knife?
Paul, I focused on the knife and fruit, since it was close and indeed the highlight: a sharp knife should be in sharp focus. And always use one focus point so you get to choose.
Omg yummy.
For a photo like this one, where should one put the focus? Are there any good points, or just pick what looks like the highlight of the set? It looks like you’ve picked point at the end of the knife?
Ok, I should go find some real food too… hungry!
Paul, I focused on the knife and fruit, since it was close and indeed the highlight: a sharp knife should be in sharp focus. And always use one focus point so you get to choose.
Nice picture and good advice!