A highly used trend in photography – even in some cinematography – bokeh effects have taken the imaging world by storm. The crystal clear focal point, surrounded by seemingly twinkling and blurred dots makes an image look ethereal. Bokeh is a Japanese term that translates to “blur”. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the official definition is, “the …

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A budding photographer, first getting their feet wet, usually foes for ease of use: in camera equipment, the methodology of taking the shot, and packaged post-processing. There is nothing wrong with this – however, as your talent evolves, more advanced techniques will allow you to flourish in your art. This evolution starts with making the …

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