Wide-Angle Fun, or Why You Don’t Shoot People at 12mm
I was organizing my photo library when I ran across those snapshots that were taken at the Tullier residence back in January when I stopped by. The discussion started off with something when I mentioned that wide angle lens make people look unflattering. And, Tate’s like “how? what do you mean?” So I put the Sigma 12mm on my 5D and let him and Sarah have at it.
Here, I look like I came off the set of ‘Coneheads’.
No, Tate doesn’t weigh 450 pounds. :) 
A much more normal looking Tate indicating his high opinion on something, whatever. 
Soho (and his willy) getting the 12mm treatment.
I need to stop by and visit again!
April 1, 2008 - 10:39 am
What are wide angles lens typically being used for?
April 1, 2008 - 12:09 pm
you can shoot people with wide angles, just that the results may not always be flattering!
generally wide angles are used to shoot landscapes, interior shots or just for the weird, freaky effect.
April 1, 2008 - 2:37 pm
i would not attempt to shoot groom and bride with wide angles at the wedding. unless groom and bride don’t want their friends to be prettier than groom and bride themselves then photographer has to put their friends at the 4 corners far away and keep groom and bride in center of frame where it is safe spot.
did you notice the first photo of tim’s head looked like the cone come from alien’s birth. but in real life, his head is more handsome than this photo therefore wide lenses is dangerous to use properly.
btw, i used the wide for getting the sense of perspective. if i want beautiful or handsome portrait then i rather recommend 80-200 mm rather than wide angles. unless you want photo looks drunk then wide angles is great effect!
buzz
April 3, 2008 - 7:33 am
As unflattering as that lens was, I think they’re cool photos. YES, come visit sometime again!
April 5, 2008 - 11:57 pm
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
yesss come back! :)
and i loved the wedding you shot- keep it up!