If you want to give a magical effect to your photos, bokeh effec is the right one for you.

For many it is just a blur effect, it is actually useful to highlight a portrait or create contrast between first and second floor.

We at Iqiqo like to make things simple: your mobile phone already has everything you need!

In this article we will see what the bokeh effect is and how to use it easily on smartphones to create portraits that capture attention and that so much resemble our beloved figurines. Get ready to discover how to highlight the details that matter...

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What is the bokeh effect

This is the blurred background that highlights the main subject of a photograph. More generally it is a technique that creates an artistic blur effect around the lights or background elements, giving a professional look to the final result.

To do this you just need the camera of your smartphone that you always have with you and know these six tricks.

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Use portrait mode to get a perfect bokeh.

Some smartphones offer a specific mode that is a quick and easy way to achieve a beautiful bokeh effect. Activate this mode and the app will suggest an optimal distance to get amazing photos with your subject in the foreground and a blurred background.

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The distance (pay attention)

Often it is enough to manually adjust the distance from the subject and put it correctly in focus. To get a bokeh effect, in fact, you have to make sure that the main subject is quite far from the background: this creates a greater difference between the subject and the surrounding environment, accentuating the blur.

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Use lights to create unique patterns

Try to photograph a scene with lots of lights, apply portrait mode and enjoy the final result: these bright spots turn into blurred circles, creating a beautiful bokeh.

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Download a specific app

Does your smartphone not have portrait mode or do you have an older model? No problem. There are plenty of apps that can work for you and allow you to add a bokeh effect to your photos even after shooting.

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A natural bokeh

If you’re shooting outdoors, point at any element that can be used as a frame. By focusing an element within this natural frame you will easily get a blur without the need to activate portrait mode.

Take advantage of the bokeh effect on iPhone and Huawei

IPhones have always been great when it comes to digital photography because they offer an advanced portrait mode that allows you to adjust the intensity of the bokeh effect. Simply open the camera app, select portrait mode, and experiment with the level of blur you prefer.

Similarly you can customize the final effect on Huawei smartphones

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