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Frequently Asked Questions
What is bokeh in photography?
Bokeh describes the aesthetic quality of the blur in the out-of-focus areas of a photograph - typically the soft, glowing circles of light behind a sharply focused subject. The word comes from Japanese, where it means blur or haze.
How do I get the bokeh effect in my photos?
Use the widest aperture your lens allows (a small f-number like f/1.8 or f/2.8), get close to your subject, and keep the background far behind it with points of light in it. A longer focal length, such as 85mm, intensifies the blur even further.
What is the best lens for bokeh photography?
Wide-aperture prime lenses produce the creamiest bokeh - specialty f/1.2 and f/1.4 portrait lenses are the champions, while an affordable 50mm f/1.8 is an excellent starting point. Fewer aperture blades create polygon-shaped highlights; more blades give rounder orbs.
Is bokeh the same as background blur?
Not exactly. Background blur is simply any out-of-focus background, while bokeh refers specifically to the quality and character of that blur - its smoothness, shape, and how pleasing the light circles look. Good bokeh is an artistic choice, not just shallow depth of field.
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