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Shallow depth of field

Wide aperture leaves only a thin slice sharp.

Mood and effect

Dreamy, focused, premium.

When to use it

Portraits, jewelry, beauty.

Photography reference

A portrait and product look.

Prompt it

Editorial photograph of a fashion model in a tailored camel coat. f/1.2 shallow depth of field, eyes sharp, background melted. Real skin texture, accurate fabric, high-end fashion campaign quality, no text, no watermark.

Works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux. Swap the subject for your own.

What usually goes wrong in AI

Wrong focus point. Name it: 'eyes sharp'.

Questions

What is shallow depth of field in photography?

Wide aperture leaves only a thin slice sharp.

When should I use shallow depth of field?

Portraits, jewelry, beauty.

How do I prompt shallow depth of field in AI images?

Name it directly and describe its visible result: "f/1.2 shallow depth of field, eyes sharp, background melted". It works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux.

Why does my AI shallow depth of field look wrong?

Wrong focus point. Name it: 'eyes sharp'.

Still Studio

Generate shallow depth of field for your own product or model

Describe your subject, stack up to four looks, get an editorial image in seconds. Pay as you go.

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