PicsArt Monthly November Issue 2013 | Page 19

Shooting @ma_lina TUTORIAL TUTORIAL | Shooting @ma_lina The f-stop is a fraction, just like shutter speed, and so the smaller f-numbers designate larger openings. This means that apertures with values of f/2 and f/4 will make bright, soft-focus photographs, while f/16 and f/22 will create a large depth of field. However, the camera will need a longer shutter speed or higher ISO to compensate for the light loss.