Summer

focal length: 38 mm
shutter speed: 1/100
aperture: f/4
ISO: 200
flash: none

Remember the article where I talked about using selective focusing and aperture to demonstrate your creative control over a shot? Here, Instead of focusing on her face, I wanted to focus on the large piece of watermelon she was so delightfully squeezing the life juice out of. I also used a fairly small aperture (f/4) so that her face would not be completely blurred and unrecognizable. Although the focus is on the bright, red and juicy watermelon, I like that her expression is still clearly visible. I believe it gives the photo more dimension and a bit of a storyline.

Let’s see your photos where you have intentionally focused on a smaller, less obvious element for creativity. I know you have some of those!

Laura is a Vancouver wedding and portrait photographer. Visit laurahana.com.