Can anybody advise me(in the simplest explanation), how to shot his kind of photo: Potrait with a crisp subject againts a beautifully blurred backgound, using Canon 350D + kit lense (no macro lenses).
I really appreciate your help.
Another option I guarantee you wouldn't regret is to get a 50 mm 1.8 lens. They are usually around a 100 dollars and it will give you super sharp images with the shallow depth of field that you want.
Definitely check out that 50mm f/1.8. When you get it, make sure you shoot at least f/2.8 though because it's soft as ^@#$^ wide open.
I don't shoot anything less than f/3.5 with that lens. I actually don't like it, and would recommend you getting the f/1.4 if you have the cash, but if not, the f/1.8 WILL give you some nice results.
check my portfolio for my first job which was almost exclusively shot with the 50mm and an earlier set which was about half with the 85mm f/1.8 USM and about half with the 50mm f/1.8.
It's not my favorite lens because I don't like the way it syncs with the camera, but it WILL give you nice bokeh.
As an aside, be careful with your backgrounds... that window in the BG of the original pic is a bit strong.
