This image was taken at 24 mm focal length. With a 550ex flash.
Wide angle lenses are great when you’re putting the whole subject in frame. But they do have their limitations. Distortion of the image occurs when you shoot short of 50 mm. I chose to stay at eye level with the subject, but even then that was a huge challenge. Models are usually shot at 85 mm so that every part of the body is kept in proportion.
Whenever you can, ALWAYS shoot longer than 50+ mm to keep things in proportion. You will need be further from the subject but the effect will be well worth it.
“Jane” is a very leggy, 6 feet tall and for what this shot was used for (10 second bar shot), it worked just fine. Unfortunately, in my professional opinion, it does not do her justice at all. We will be getting together later to do some other work and I will update this blog with what she truly looks like. Trust me, she is a great person.
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