Shallow depth of field

A photograph in which only a thin part of the scene is sharp, while the foreground and background are blurred. It is made with a wide aperture, a long focal length or a close subject.

Shallow depth of field separates the subject from its surroundings and is common in portraits. The quality of the blur is called bokeh. See also depth of field and differential focusing.

Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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