Lights Bokeh

Lights Bokeh

Bokeh  
  • Bokeh is the blur  in the out-of-focus parts of an image. 
  • Comes from the Japanese word for BLUR
  • Bokeh is achieved by using a very Low Aperture setting and making the lights out of focus
Step 1
Try to spread the lights evenly across the background you plan to use.
 
Step 2
  • Set your camera’s aperture to the Lowest setting f/1.8 or f/5 (depending on your lens).
  • Change your focus setting from automatic focus to Manuel Focus (MF).
  • This is located on the side of your camera lens 
Step 3
  • Look through the camera at the lights.
  • Begin to make the lights look OUT of Focus by turning the front of the lens
  • This will produce the round circles of lights 

Assignment

Photo 1. Bokeh Circles
 
  • You will be taking a photograph of just the lights alone.
  • Turn the focus ring until the lights become balls of light
  • Take your photo.
  • You may have to move around to get the best image.
  • Edit in Camera Raw
Photo 2. Bokeh Shape 


  • Pick the shape from the collection 
  • Place it tightly against the lens
  • Set your camera to the above photo settings
  • Arrange the lights to your liking
  • Take your photo.
  • You may have to move around to get the best image.
  • Edit in Photoshop with Curves, levels, or color balance
 
Photo 3:  Object with Bokeh behind it

  • Set your camera to Auto Focus (AF)
  • Set your aperture to the lowest f-stop
  • Set up your subject at least four to five feet away from the lights
  • The farther away you place the subject from the lights, the better
  • Arrange the lights so that the bokeh appears to be coming out of the object
  • Zoom in VERY close to your subject 
  • Make sure that your OBJECT is in focus.

Not Done Correctly

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Extra Credit Bokeh Assignment
Bokeh in front of a person
Hang the lights in front of the camera
Focus on the person and blur the lights out