Wide-angle photography is a technique that uses a lens with a short focal length, typically less than 35mm, to capture a broader field of view. This allows photographers to include more of the scene in a single shot, making it ideal for landscapes, architecture, and interior photography. The wide perspective can create a sense of depth and emphasize the scale of subjects within the frame. One of the key characteristics of wide-angle photography is the distortion it can introduce, particularly at the edges of the image. This effect can be creatively used to enhance the composition, but it may also lead to exaggerated proportions. Photographers often use wide-angle lenses, such as those made by Canon, Nikon, or Sigma, to achieve these effects.