Bokeh refers to the out-of-focus area of a photograph, usually created by sources of light and color behind the subject. This quick tip will show you step-by-step the process of creating your own artificial bokeh using Christmas lights.
This is especially helpful if you wish to achieve a bokeh effect in the background, and you happen to be in an indoor environment lacking light sources best for bokeh. Adding artificial bokeh can create a very interesting and visually-pleasing effect for your photos.
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This entry is part 8 of 9 in the Depth-of-Field & Bokeh Session
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