Essential lens for portrait photography - the 16mm - 35mm tele

I am sure you would have heard, or read that using a wide angle lens for portrait photography is not the thing to do. Wide angle lenses are said to distort the facial features, which leads to unflattering shots, which in turn is not going to endear you to your subjects.

Okay, I agree that you do need to be a little careful using a wide angle lens to capture individual portrait shots, and couple portrait shots but there are times when a wide angle lens is the only viable lens for capturing those stunning portraits.

The situations where a wide angle lens is essential for portrait photography is when taking group shots and portraits. Weddings, parties, events and corporate functions are all times when portrait photographers need a wide angle lens, as explored in the following video:

If you shoot a Canon camera and want to take group portrait shots you won't go far wrong with the Canon 16mm - 35mm f4L IS lens, and it is definitely one you should take a look at.

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