so changing the size of the sensor/film itself has no bearing on DOF if none of the above change. Point and shoot cameras have more DOF than SLRs (or rather P&S have trouble getting shallow DOF) because their lens is a lot closer to the sensor than in an SLR (e.g. 5 to 21mm compared to an SLRs typical 28 to 300+). If medium/large formats get different DOF, then it’s because you’re working with different focal lengths (I have never worked with them, so have no idea what’s typical in other formats).

I leave my camera stuck on Aperture Priority. It’s “home” to me.

I *think* the media/sensor size makes a difference in 5. So, in a large-format camera, the depth of field would seem shallower than if you used a DSLR with a cropped sensor with the same lens and aperture. But I can only dream of having a large-format camera :S

So since I am working more and more with Photo Shop, any new information like this is always welcomed. What tools used, and in what order. For the lightening and darkening did she use the dodge/burn and if so at what settings?? Very interesting that she worked from the outside in, I will try that technique on my next project.

A suggestion, maybe a before and after of a photo where these techniques were used, which will show that even a good beginning photograph has room for some photo shop spicing up.

Thanks from the out of towner

I need to take more photos! Thanks for the inspiration, Monika