Portrait Photography How To

Shutterbug photographer Jordan Matter is back with another photography how-to video, offering tips on getting the most out of your 50mm lens. Titled “7 Reasons Why a 50mm Lens Is All You Need for Great Photography” and embedded below, the video shows Matter on Miami Beach working with model Em Marie and his favorite “Nifty Fifty” lens.

In the video, Matter photographs Em Marie while explaining the reasons why he loves using his Nifty Fifty lens for portraits. Here’s a rundown of the 7 tips; watch the video at the bottom of this post to see him in action.

1. Less Gear Means Less Hassle

2. Shallow Depth of Field Looks Great for Portraits

3. Helps Capture Backgrounds for Environmental Portraits

4. Works for Macro Photography

5. Stops the Action

6. Smalls Lenses Let You Adapt

7. Sharp in Low Light

You’ll also want to check out Matter’s video on How to Shoot Amazing Dance Photos that Will Go Viral and 10 Tips on How to Get Your Photography Exhibited. Also new on Shutterbug's YouTube channel is a video from wedding photography veteran Denis Reggie with 7 Tips on How to Shoot Group Portraits at a Wedding.

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