👉 The "depth of field" refers to the area within an image that has less detail, or depth. It's a critical concept in photography as it affects how much information can be conveyed without being overly cluttered. This often involves reducing exposure (in contrast with ISO) or increasing aperture (f--stop) to reduce light pollution and increase natural light exposure. Depth of field helps photographers maintain sharpness and detail within their subject matter while still giving viewers a good look at what they're seeing.