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Bokeh is a photographic term referring to the appearance of out-of-focus areas in an image produced by a camera lens using a shallow depth of field. Different lens bokeh produces different aesthetic qualities in out-of-focus backgrounds, which are often used to reduce distractions and emphasize the primary subject.

How to make that cardboard hood to assist you in making your own custom bokeh when shooting images. More info here >


DIY bokeh from Eirik Solheim on Vimeo.

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