Publications on photography and photo stock | Photographer Dariusz Kiełtyka
Photographing at a very wide aperture is usually associated with a strongly blurred background and a very shallow depth of field. But does F/1.4 always mean that only a small part of the subject will be sharp? I...
Preparation matters mostLightning photography is less about reacting quickly and more about preparing before the storm reaches its most active phase. Safety always comes first: work from a sheltered location, keep away from exposed ground and never use...
Light reveals material and formIn product photography, lighting is responsible for more than brightness. It shows texture, shape, colour and finish. Before adding lights, decide which qualities of the object should be most visible.Start with one large soft...
Colour directs attentionColour is one of the fastest ways to influence the mood and hierarchy of an image. Warm and cool tones, contrast and saturation can guide the viewer before they have time to study the subject.Colour relationshipsComplementary...
White balance shapes the atmosphereWhite balance tells the camera what should appear neutral. It affects every colour in the frame and strongly influences whether an image feels warm, cool, natural or stylised.Use the right setting for the lightAuto...
Composition gives the image directionComposition is the way elements are arranged inside the frame. It decides what the viewer notices first, how the eye travels through the image and whether the photograph feels calm, dynamic or tense.Keep the...
Focal length changes more than angle of viewFocal length determines how much of the scene fits into the frame, but perspective is created by camera position. Understanding the difference helps you make deliberate choices rather than treating a...
Aperture controls light and depth of fieldAperture is the opening inside the lens. It affects exposure, depth of field and the visual separation between subject and background.Wide aperturesValues such as f/1.4, f/1.8 and f/2.8 let in more light...
Sharpness from foreground to horizonIn landscape photography, depth of field is not simply a matter of choosing the smallest possible aperture. The goal is to keep important elements sharp while retaining the best optical quality of the lens.ApertureFor...
Goal: a polished portrait Portrait photography requires reliable eye tracking, natural rendering of the model’s movement and control of depth of field. The RF 85mm f/1.4 VCM delivers clinical sharpness and soft bokeh — provided autofocus and stabilisation...
Why use an external flash?An external flash gives far more control than the built-in flash of a camera. You can shape the direction, softness and colour of the light, freeze movement and keep ISO lower in difficult conditions.Start...
