Podcast #76 – Conversation with David Ziser – Choosing the right aperture
This week I sat down with David Ziser to discuss a handful of topics including how to choose the right aperture for a particular shot, determining the depth of field for a particular shot, when to use specific lenses, and a number of other topics. Be sure to check out David’s work as well as some of the other things we talked about in the show at the following links:
- WPPI – http://www.wppionline.com
- ExpoAperture Discs – http://www.expoimaging.com
- DOFMaster.com – http://dofmaster.com
- Digital Pro Talk – http://digitalprotalk.com
- Digital Wakeup Call: http://digitalwakeupcall.com/
- David’s book
- Captured by the Light: The Essential Guide to Creating Extraordinary Wedding Photography
- $34.94 – Available on Amazon.com
Show Host
Kerry Garrison
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About the Author: Kerry Garrison is a wedding, portrait, and product photographer living in southern California. With 10 years of experience shooting products and 3 years of experience in the wedding industry, Kerry brings a good deal of technical know-how and can explain topics in easy-to-understand terms. Kerry's work can be found at http://kerrygarrison.com and on Facebook at http://facebook.com/KerryGarrison












Great interview. I really enjoyed hearing David's seasoned pro perspective and have a lot of respect for doing what works for him, not what everyone else recommends.
I also really loved Kerry's quasi-whiny, “Daaavid!” that prefaced all of his comments like “but aren't prime lenses sharper?”