Tips & Tricks
Understanding Bokeh in Photography: A Complete Guide
Photodoto TipsBokeh. Have you heard this term used in conversations while looking at a photo, listened while someone proclaimed that the bokeh in a photo was good or bad, but you’ve been too embarrassed to ask just what it is? Its something every photographer should understand because it affects your image. And whether you know it or not, you’ve probably evaluated the bokeh in your own photos.
Well hide your shame no longer. After reading this article, you will be able to hold your head high and raise your nose as you talk about the bokeh in your next photo.
Table Of Contents:
- What is Bokeh?
- Camera Lens Factors
- Camera Type Factors
- Interplay Between Lens and Camera
- Examples of Bokeh
- Common Mistakes When Trying to Achieve Good Bokeh
- Causes of Bad Bokeh in a Lens
- Fixing Bad Bokeh
- Using Bad Bokeh Creatively
- I’m on a budget. Can I still achieve good bokeh with cheaper lenses?