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How to Get Sharp Focus Portraits with a Low F-Stop | Portrait Photography Tips 

Chelsea Nicole Photography
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Do you ever feel the need to choose between gorgeous bokeh and getting SHARP focus? If so, this video is for you! You'll learn 7 Pro Tips on how to get sharp focus portraits even when photographing with low apertures (F/1.4, F/1.8, F/2.8, etc) and shallow depth of field!
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
If you ever struggle with nailing focus on fast paced shoots and getting consistently SHARP focus photos, you're definitely not alone. How to take sharp portraits is of the most common questions I get from my students, even ones who are established and have been photographing professionally for years.
Many people are surprised to find out that, for most of my photos, I shoot wide open with a low f-stop (f/2.8, f/1.4, etc.) because I love the shallow depth of field and depth it gives my portraits. And what I've discovered is many photographer believe a common misconception that they have to increase their aperture in order to get sharp images. But the truth is, you can have BOTH! There's no need to sacrifice that creamy bokeh we love. To get sharp focus with a low aperture you just need the right techniques. And in this video, which is part 1 on a series I'm doing on getting sharper photos, I'm going to be sharing 5 in-camera portrait photography tips that I use when shooting (+ two bonus tips at the end!) that will have you on your way to sharper images and feeling more confident on your shoots!
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Chelsea Nicole

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@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
*UPDATE* : Thanks for all the requests everyone! Just shared a new video for you guys all on lens calibration!! 👉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5dAWNc8OIjM.html
@JM-kd4zw
@JM-kd4zw 2 года назад
another awesome video. worth pointing out that lens calibration is not required (from what I understood at the end of the video) for mirrorless.
@AnaMariaNLS
@AnaMariaNLS 3 года назад
So I have autism and I am a photographer and you help me so much I really appreciate it! You explain so well
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
Thank you so much Ana 🤗💗💗
@JOEHUSTLE125
@JOEHUSTLE125 3 года назад
I love that this video is by a nikon shooter that explains stuff in a clear way
@JOEHUSTLE125
@JOEHUSTLE125 2 года назад
@@danielisola2885 I just reported you lml
@danielisola2885
@danielisola2885 2 года назад
@@JOEHUSTLE125 👍🏼
@theEphraimLevine
@theEphraimLevine 3 года назад
Thanks for this! Really important point when moving focus points especially on Canon 5D4 is that not all the focus points give tac sharp images wide open. Unless using the middle column of focus points you need to stop down to f4 or 5.6. This is in the manual and I discovered this when shooting too. The other focus points simply don't give tac sharp images. Happy to hear other views. Thanks Chelsea for these vids!
@miaeskin9176
@miaeskin9176 4 года назад
Thanks so much for this video! Sharp focus has always been something I struggle with. I can’t wait for part 2 of this series!!
@lizle9322
@lizle9322 4 года назад
Such awesome tips Chelsea! Love your videos!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks Liz! Happy you liked the tips! 🤗📸
@user-mx8py3yv8r
@user-mx8py3yv8r 4 года назад
Another amazing video, Chelsea! I always learn so much from each one. Thanks for providing REAL content for viewers.
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks PG!! 🤗❤️
@raphaeltembo4380
@raphaeltembo4380 3 года назад
Thank you so much. I’ve been focusing and recomposing so much 😅you’ve got a new subscriber 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@gingerhuff9369
@gingerhuff9369 2 года назад
I LOVE your videos! I’m learning so much and you’re helping me get to my photography goals! 🌈🔥
@joannefelipa367
@joannefelipa367 3 года назад
Just found your channel and I've never subscribed faster. Thank you for explaining everything in a simple way while it is clear that you do know it all in detail. I've been really frustrated with my soft focus and I've been really struggling with focus & recompose. Sounds like a great plan for me to just ditch this all together! My current camera only has focus points in the center (beginner DSLR) but I'm upgrading to a full frame mirrorless soon and I can't wait.
@moidutoiphotography8427
@moidutoiphotography8427 4 года назад
Always great content! Thank you Chelsea and Bella xxx
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks girl! From both me & Bella! 🐶🤗💗
@tereguzman1010
@tereguzman1010 3 года назад
I am so glad I found your videos, they’re so helpful, thanks a lot.
@jamescabrera3655
@jamescabrera3655 Год назад
Thank you Chelsea for the very informative video, so helpful!!
@Fahdingding
@Fahdingding 3 года назад
Wow... I've learned so much about portrait photography in just about 10 minutes... Thank you.
@AlexKingCreative
@AlexKingCreative 4 года назад
Amazing content. Thanks so much Chelsea 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks so much Alex!! 😊💗
@cathrynjames7915
@cathrynjames7915 2 года назад
Great tips! You’re a natural in front of the video!
@LadyJaneG
@LadyJaneG 3 года назад
I’m a new subscriber . Really enjoy your videos.. so CLEAR , NO nonsense... just awesome TO THE POINT information! Thank you ❤️
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
Aww!! 🥰 I’m so happy you’ve enjoyed my videos Jane! Thanks for the sweet message and subscribe!! 🙏🏻❤️
@darbyfaccinto4384
@darbyfaccinto4384 4 года назад
All hail the portrait queen!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Haha, thanks Darby! 😘💗
@clairesschoolofphotography1767
@clairesschoolofphotography1767 11 месяцев назад
You are so smiley and fun! Im so glad your channel popped up. Ray of sunshine! I love that you have D4 too 😊
@sarahpinto
@sarahpinto 2 года назад
Such a clear, concise video. Thank you!
@ersinkacan9924
@ersinkacan9924 3 года назад
I loved it :)
@emmevanbeek7614
@emmevanbeek7614 3 года назад
Thank you for sharing this info. So many photographers don't want to share info so I really appreciate it!!! PS Love your hair!!!!
@Cuitcell
@Cuitcell 3 года назад
Great tips! Thanks for sharing
@photologic5900
@photologic5900 Месяц назад
Wow thanks for the tip on focus and recompose. Really helpful, bro.
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Part ✌️is up!!! Breaking down how to EDIT sharp portraits in Lightroom! Check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PbUNuovNq8s.html
@vivahabbitvanassen
@vivahabbitvanassen Год назад
Thank you so much I’m so glad I found you this was great.
@rickmurphy3327
@rickmurphy3327 3 года назад
Thank you! This is excellent!!
@Corty993
@Corty993 3 года назад
Great tips! I used to shoot at one 60th handle held. As I got older, I had to increase my shutter speed for sharper images.
@barkyvonschnauzer2188
@barkyvonschnauzer2188 3 года назад
Thanks 😍 Chelsea. Now I know where I was making a mistake with recomposing. 😘
@brettmaguire6973
@brettmaguire6973 3 года назад
Wow - this was next level instruction! Eager to see what you have to say about calibration. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@beverlybasden2648
@beverlybasden2648 3 года назад
Great Job!
@foveonyc
@foveonyc 3 года назад
Great simple tips! Thank You!
@gingerhuff9369
@gingerhuff9369 3 года назад
This was so helpful!! Thank you!
@bigchestflex
@bigchestflex Год назад
Great tutorial, thank you!
@ricferr6945
@ricferr6945 8 месяцев назад
I just love your hair colors !
@kissesincharleston
@kissesincharleston 4 года назад
Well done!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks Arthur!! 🙂
@thejaysehansen
@thejaysehansen 4 года назад
Third!!! This trips me up the most - I'm always disappointed in my auto focus, and I'm on Sony - but I finally found how to get the single point focus to be manual set like you have it! Big difference!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
That's awesome! Single point focus all the way! 🙌Though Sony has fantastic eye tracking as well for moving subjects!
@thejaysehansen
@thejaysehansen 4 года назад
@@ChelseaNicole No YOU'RE AWESOME!!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
😘❤️
@aql7315
@aql7315 3 года назад
Keep up the good work. Appreciate it 👏
@roselindthomas1
@roselindthomas1 3 года назад
Thank you for explaining and going into detail...from a newbie trying to take pics in manual nikon d3400
@ajazahmed3694
@ajazahmed3694 3 года назад
Great information Chelsea 🌹👍
@susanvilardi6173
@susanvilardi6173 3 года назад
Very helpful. Thank You.
@hurleygreen927
@hurleygreen927 3 года назад
Great information! I have a Nikon D750 and my favorite lens is the classic nifty 50mm 1.8 and I love shooting at wide open apertures in low light. THANKS for this...
@lescobrandon3047
@lescobrandon3047 3 года назад
Since the days of the D200, I just lock focus with 3D focus tracking and the focus point follows the target. And I get razor sharp pics every time.
@zirkarana
@zirkarana Год назад
I love you! The end! :)
@VarinderKumar-yc4jc
@VarinderKumar-yc4jc 6 месяцев назад
Thanks for sharing your priceless experience
@Daniellethedaisy
@Daniellethedaisy 4 года назад
Such great tips! I'm excited to see the video of how you make your photos so gorgeous looking and so bright and airy looking. Since my goal is to learn how to make my photos look more like that. Since i love the natural look to photos:)
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Aww Thank you so much!! 😊🙏🏻❤️ Part 2 of this series is up! But def also check out my light and airy shooting and editing playlist. This style is my jam, so I have lots of videos on it (and more coming!)
@Smoothblue90
@Smoothblue90 4 года назад
First. I like you. Good to have you back.
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Aww thanks Tim! 🤗I love creating videos for you guys!
@jpsanchez50
@jpsanchez50 4 года назад
Awesome video, thanks for the tips!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks JP!! 🤗
@JayneNicoletti
@JayneNicoletti 4 года назад
This is so helpful. Thank you!
@ajazahmed3694
@ajazahmed3694 3 года назад
Fantastic technique great video
@Mr09260
@Mr09260 3 года назад
Great advice Chelsea
@anayost2371
@anayost2371 3 года назад
Very helpful thank you !
@marlie41
@marlie41 4 года назад
Another great video! Eager to see part 2.
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks Marlie! 🤗 Excited to share part 2 with you!
@thejaysehansen
@thejaysehansen 3 года назад
Lens Calibration! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5dAWNc8OIjM.html
@thejaysehansen
@thejaysehansen 3 года назад
Sharp GROUP Portraits is up! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yC1YQwrgCMU.html
@ecelmaelagudas4333
@ecelmaelagudas4333 2 года назад
You deserve a million subs. ❤️❤️❤️ This is so informative
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole Год назад
Thank you so much for your support! I'm happy I could help 😊
@alannorthdevonuk763
@alannorthdevonuk763 3 года назад
Really useful thank you.
@beverlywalker8853
@beverlywalker8853 3 года назад
Very helpful video, Thank You!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
Thanks Beverly! Happy it was helpful! 🤗
@courtronaldinho
@courtronaldinho 3 года назад
I like your way to explain reason respectively 🤝💪 .. go on 💪💪
@tomcrawford8652
@tomcrawford8652 3 года назад
Hi Chelsea, really enjoyed the video and will look for the one on lens calibration that you mentioned. Tom
@cstratag4946
@cstratag4946 3 года назад
Yesss so glad I came across your channel again. You make amazing/workable content. Thank you. 🔔 on lol
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
Thanks so much for the support! 🙏 I'm so happy you found me again too! :)
@CadeBergmann
@CadeBergmann 3 года назад
so helpful!
@xeler8r
@xeler8r 4 года назад
Focal plane like a sheet of paper is brilliant. I knew that, but you illustrate it really well here. I think that’s why mine are always off! Ty ty!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks xeler8r! Glad you liked the visual comparing focal plane to a sheet of paper. 🙂 Keeping it in mind makes such a huge difference when photographing at low f-stops!
@jasoncollins4088
@jasoncollins4088 3 года назад
Did you have something to say? It seems your previous comment on my post has vanished.
@yourethemanz330
@yourethemanz330 3 года назад
Thank you so much.. Looking forward to see more of your videos...
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
Thanks for the support! Lots more coming your way! :)
@PrairieValleyProjects
@PrairieValleyProjects 3 года назад
New subscriber 😀🇨🇦 awesome video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@joycescully3155
@joycescully3155 2 года назад
Thank you. Just starting
@backporchcreative
@backporchcreative 4 года назад
Thank you, your videos are so helpful. And I would LOVE calibration tips!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks Jamie! 🤗 I'm so happy they've been helpful! Looking forward to sharing a video on calibration soon!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
Hey Jamie, It's up! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5dAWNc8OIjM.html
@backporchcreative
@backporchcreative 3 года назад
@@ChelseaNicole thank you so much! I'll check it out!
@meningherme
@meningherme 3 года назад
Calibration is really interesting!!
@henryssurfshowcase
@henryssurfshowcase 2 года назад
Hi, thanks for the great tips!..
@teyaparker3872
@teyaparker3872 3 года назад
Thanks for the tips Chelsea! Great info about lens calibration too! Where did you get that gorgeous necklace? I love it 😍
@AShoutIntoTheVoid
@AShoutIntoTheVoid 3 года назад
Thanks for this! Going to immediately go find that lens calibration video.
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
You're so welcome!! 🤗 Hope it was helpful!
@kevinpr007
@kevinpr007 4 года назад
Super good explanation even for pro photographers 💪🏽💪🏽🎉🎉
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks Kevin!! 😄🙏🏻
@judejoseph1923
@judejoseph1923 3 года назад
Super!!!
@wadettem
@wadettem 4 года назад
Love that i found you and your Chanel
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
So happy to have you here Miss LuLu! 🤗
@cristinasanchez5989
@cristinasanchez5989 4 года назад
Great tips!! I am constantly worried about not having sharp photos🙄. I literally was on the hunt for the tool you use for camera calibration yesterday.
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks Cristina! 🤗Hope this video was helpful! Planning on making a calibration video for you guys soon!
@goldfinch2283
@goldfinch2283 Год назад
Very good tutorial! Just subscribed.
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole Год назад
Happy you found this tutorial helpful! So great to connect! 🙂
@Smoothblue90
@Smoothblue90 4 года назад
Good information. Good video.
@rach186
@rach186 2 года назад
Love this video. I would love if you could do some videos on reception photography… indoor & outdoor 🙌🏽
@viciwo3396
@viciwo3396 4 месяца назад
Thanks!
@dilshanfernandez4788
@dilshanfernandez4788 3 года назад
I'm Sri Lanka but I really love your photography Technics ❤️👌
@gm010379
@gm010379 3 года назад
THANKYOU...
@stevenson77
@stevenson77 3 года назад
That camera 😍
@UliSeng
@UliSeng 3 года назад
another fabulous video. Yes, please do one on lens calibration
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
Thanks Pachrian! :)
@mrsdestinyj
@mrsdestinyj 3 года назад
Oooo this is a great video!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
Thanks Destiny!! 🤗
@njnoelia
@njnoelia 3 года назад
thanks for your help :)))
@sherryladislas826
@sherryladislas826 4 года назад
Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. I am very interested in seeing a video on lens calibration. Thanks!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
Thanks for your support Sherry! Just shared the lens calibration video as well 🤗 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5dAWNc8OIjM.html Hope you find it helpful!
@valentinbarcenas3127
@valentinbarcenas3127 3 года назад
Thanks for the vid, i just discoverd your chanel, from Tijuana Mexico
@garyadams5201
@garyadams5201 10 месяцев назад
A great video Ms. Nicole! Do you ever use back button focus for your portrait sessions (especially with high school seniors)? Thanks! Please keep the great videos coming!
@ping-ping9233
@ping-ping9233 3 года назад
I'm a nikon user your explanation and video helps me a lot esp in portraiture. New subscriber here.
@rahmatullahrizieq9379
@rahmatullahrizieq9379 2 года назад
thank you
@vanessajablonsky6471
@vanessajablonsky6471 3 года назад
Thanks so much for this video! Are you using back button focus?
@007Tenalirama
@007Tenalirama 2 года назад
Thank you so much
@Jaywifh
@Jaywifh 4 года назад
Great job. May I recommend that you keep doing this exact type of video. Even when photographers know some, most, or all of what you showed.... seeing it again, hearing it again, it helps. And sometimes we forget about a small thing. (For me, it was focus on the most forward eye, or, the most forward person). Again, things we often know, but being reminded again is huge. As I have not being doing that as instinctively. Also, yes please to the calibration! You're doing a great Job :)
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks for the wonderful comment Jay! Such great feedback hearing that even those little tips are impactful! 🙂 I'm definitely excited to make more videos like this for you guys!
@RyHallPhoto
@RyHallPhoto 3 года назад
I agree, Jay. I have to look for videos as SUCH just to remind myself of some of the basic techniques. Or settings I once used and had forgotten all about.
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
Hey Jay! Just shared the calibration video! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5dAWNc8OIjM.html
@Jaywifh
@Jaywifh 3 года назад
Chelsea Nicole Photography Thanks Chelsea! I’ll check it out!
@tomjohnson3728
@tomjohnson3728 3 года назад
I had a camera class back in the film days and the teacher had a bag of cracked clear glass filters. It was his argument that accidents happen and your lens was protected by the filter. But after what you said and because I can't afford expensive lenses I'm going to take them off to see if it effects my focus. Fingers crossed. Cheers!
@thejaysehansen
@thejaysehansen 3 года назад
ha! I was taught the same. But those filters really do just ruin photos. Naked glass is best. Just keep the lens caps on when transporting!
@dethonez
@dethonez 2 года назад
thank you. your tips really work. now the focus point set not in the dead center anymore
@berniestang2616
@berniestang2616 4 года назад
Love your videos... thank u & yes to the calibration video !!! May I ask what lens u had on your Nikon during this video ...?? Thank u !!!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 4 года назад
Thanks so much Bernie! 🤗 The lens was Nikon 85mm 1.4 (my fave!!)
@sergiogomezphotography
@sergiogomezphotography 3 года назад
Nice video, glad I found you, will follow : )
@MimoDais
@MimoDais 2 года назад
You're really great.
@shamanbeartwo3819
@shamanbeartwo3819 Месяц назад
OMG! You said I-S-O instead of EYE-so. For that reason alone, I hit the subscribe button:))
@tysonator5433
@tysonator5433 3 года назад
The latest crop of mirrorless cameras like the Canon R5, R6, Sony A7iiii, A9ii to name few. The AF eye detection is amazing and the hit rate is 8 of 10 at least ! I know they are not cheap however the nikon D4 in this video is not cheap either.
@ginahatchett19
@ginahatchett19 3 года назад
Please do a video on calibration!
@ChelseaNicole
@ChelseaNicole 3 года назад
Hey Gina, just shared a calibration video! :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5dAWNc8OIjM.html
@tofercarandang
@tofercarandang 3 года назад
Waiting for lens calibration video. Love from the Philippines
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