Some photography Stuff: Shooting abit wider for portrait?

How do u shoot your portrait? A total newbie like myself had been overwhelm with advise from photography friends and online information. In summary, I found that majority of people prefer a focal length more than 70mm on a FF body.

There are many reason and this are the few that I keep in mind

Lens distortion exist at wider focal length will make ur subject fatter. Personally I don't think it is a very big issue since most new lenes it keep it very well controlled. Shooting subject very near (min focus distance) is common when using a wide lens. It can increase the size of the subject compare to the background due to the distance it is from the camera sensor. Remember that things look bigger when they are nearer? This is called "Perpective" distortion instead of real "Lens" distortion, your lens is fine...
Depth of Field is much swallower at a longer focal length. Everything in the background into a creamy bokeh with a bigger aperture size.
The narrow angle of view allow tighter framing to isolate the subject.
To pickup important detail like expression, emotions and actions etc..

Samples at 70mm f2.8

So if you want to take photos that...

have the subject to look out of proportion
I want my background in focus
To record my location
Composition of the subject with the suround

shooting wider seem like a good option too :D There is no fix rule how you can take a interesting photos that is MEANINGFUL to you.

Of course there are great photos that are both meaningful and absolutely beautiful to a outsiders but if i need to pick between one I will prefer to have a copy that contain memories that I treasured.

*The real truth is I am getting really bored of the framing for my recent photos and just wanted to try something different for a change. All the photos is taken at Pasir Ris park and compose to be as wide as possibe :D