Mastering Composition With an 85mm Lens

When I first picked up an 85mm lens, I thought it was just for portraits—a tool for creamy backgrounds and flattering faces. But over time, I realized it was so much more.

This focal length forces you to be precise. It challenges your composition skills. It teaches you the art of isolation, storytelling, and thinking outside the box.

In this video, I take you through my journey of mastering the 85mm lens, sharing the lessons I’ve learned after two years of shooting exclusively with it. Whether you're capturing street photography, portraits, or cinematic scenes, this lens will change the way you see and compose your shots.

🔥 In This Video, You’ll Learn:
✅ Why the 85mm focal length is more than just a portrait lens
✅ How to use depth and compression to create storytelling images
✅ The power of framing, isolation, and subject placement
✅ A practical exercise to help you master the 85mm lens
✅ How to achieve a cinematic feel in your photography
✅ My favorite shots taken with the 85mm and the stories behind them

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Are you shooting with an 85mm lens? What’s been your biggest challenge or breakthrough? Let me know in the comments! And if you have images using this focal length, tag me on Instagram using #20001stepsaday. I’d love to see them!

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