Portrait photography is amongst the most explored genre of photography out there, with its components cutting across almost all other genres of photography from documentary through to wedding (maybe with the exception of landscape and wildlife, though it is possible to take portraits of animals… I think). Exploring Portrait Photography is a wonder to behold and the best lenses for portraits would be the lens you have in your hand but if you do have the cash to spare, then there are various focal lengths that offer certain image compression that’s flattering on your subject and eases on the work you have to do in post-production.
The Duo known as MangoStreet on YouTube go through these various lenses and their effects on your image, so in case you’re looking to go lens shopping, picking one of these out should give you variety.
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