I realized that in behind the scenes videos, photographers outdoors seem very far away from their subject with a huge lens rather than being close up.
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It’s about perspective, which refers to the spacial relation of the photographer to its subject. Different distances make the subject look a little different, and many feel that a little more distance looks better / more natural. There are tons of photos taken from near distance too.
Another reason is, that its easier to get an out of focus/soft background when using a longer lens. That helps to isolate the subject, which is often a feature in portraits.
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