critique this indoor, no flash shot

It may be easier to list what I did right. But I would prefer the long list of what is wrong. How could I have impoved this shot?

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Little underexposed

L.Morey wrote in post #7044369
Little underexposed

might try spot metering next time? I think the window and projector might have caused this. what do you think?

I know the list is alot longer than just underexposed! What else is wrong?

The top of the screen is running through his head. Maybe a shallower depth of field would have reduced the effect.

Why not used the camera in the portrait orientation? I mean the main subject is the teacher with the book... And as yogibear said, try a shallower depth of field next time!

Shoot portrait orientation and lose the window on the right side. Stand up so that the subject is entirely backed by the projector screen.

victor_b wrote in post #7047448
Why not used the camera in the portrait orientation? I mean the main subject is the teacher with the book... And as yogibear said, try a shallower depth of field next time!

I agree with portrait instead of landscape. I should have tried that but I never know which one will look better. Dof was the best I could do in these circumstances. It was a class of 9 people that I was in so I couldnt move from my seat and the lens isnt very good. The lns was at f4.5 and couldnt get any wider because of the distance between us. I need a better lens for stuff like this. Is there any way to change the DOF without changing the f stop?

bswallace1000 wrote in post #7048603
Is there any way to change the DOF without changing the f stop?

Yes, frame the subject tighter (you move closer with same focal length or use longer focal length from where you are).

JeffreyG wrote in post #7048654
Yes, frame the subject tighter (you move closer with same focal length or use longer focal length from where you are).

maybe I should have asked if I could stand instead of sit, but it wouldnt have helped DOF because I would have to stand in the back of the room. Plus I am a little vetically challenged.