How to Take Photos With Bokeh
Get the right type of lens., Borrow or make your own bokeh. , Have your aperture wide open. , If shooting still life, get fairly close to what you are photographing. , Choose a spot to focus on (it will not be blurry)., Take your picture.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get the right type of lens.
You need one with a fairly wide aperture; F/1.4 or F/1.8 are some good ones.
You will need the extra light to come in because you will be stopping a lot of light with your custom bokeh. -
Step 2: Borrow or make your own bokeh.
,,, The rest will be blurry and show the bokeh. , Try it several times.
Your chances of a successful shot improve that way. -
Step 3: Have your aperture wide open.
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Step 4: If shooting still life
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Step 5: get fairly close to what you are photographing.
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Step 6: Choose a spot to focus on (it will not be blurry).
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Step 7: Take your picture.
Detailed Guide
You need one with a fairly wide aperture; F/1.4 or F/1.8 are some good ones.
You will need the extra light to come in because you will be stopping a lot of light with your custom bokeh.
,,, The rest will be blurry and show the bokeh. , Try it several times.
Your chances of a successful shot improve that way.
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