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Originally Posted by RichardTaylor
It's an artistic decision.
What ever lens or aperture you use to get the results you, or your "client" wants, doesn't really matter.
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Originally Posted by SusanH1970
This thread has me laughing. I've had so many clients actually say to me that they love the look of portraits "where the people are in focus and the background is all blurry" and ask me if I can do that for them. They don't know the word "bokeh", but they know what they like, and I give them what they ask for. I don't necessarily shoot completely wide open, but I shoot at an appropriate aperture that gives them the look they want. I happen to love a nice, creamy bokeh, as well.
And in the end, it's all about pleasing the client while utilizing your personal style as a photographer, isn't it?
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Looks like we agree on this for the most part, Richard. I and my most of my clients like "bokeh" and they're happy that I can do that for them (and without the use of a photoshop plug-in that looks fake).
If I have a client that prefers a more traditional studio look, I can provide that, too. It's all about pleasing the client. I still manage to put my spin on a traditional studio look, too...and that's why they keep calling and referring me.
I don't sell the same image over and over and over again....clients like variety and uniqueness, even if traditional.