Bokeh is created by the camera when trying to render out of focus light. The word comes from the Japanese word, boke, which means "blur" or "haze", as it blurs everything that is out of focus. When done correctly, bokeh can give your picture a sense of depth and be extremely pleasing to the eye. Many photographers, however, do not know how to achieve bokeh in their images; it's something even professionals can struggle with from time to time. So how do you get bokeh?
It starts with a large aperture, the more light allowed in the camera the better. I usually aim for about a f/4 or f/2.8, but you can get bokeh using a larger aperture if you increase the distance between your subject and your background. Remember, the more shallow the depth of field, the more blurred the background will be. Then you get close to your subject and focus in on whatever you want sharp. Finally, just snap the photo and cross your fingers.
References:
-http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/article/h0ndz86v/bokeh-for-beginners.html
-http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-achieve-nice-bokeh-in-plain-english/
It starts with a large aperture, the more light allowed in the camera the better. I usually aim for about a f/4 or f/2.8, but you can get bokeh using a larger aperture if you increase the distance between your subject and your background. Remember, the more shallow the depth of field, the more blurred the background will be. Then you get close to your subject and focus in on whatever you want sharp. Finally, just snap the photo and cross your fingers.
References:
-http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/article/h0ndz86v/bokeh-for-beginners.html
-http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-achieve-nice-bokeh-in-plain-english/