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For the longest time, I didn’t understand how people got that really pretty BLUR background…
I loved it and figured I didn’t have the “proper” lens to ever get that look.
After some learning though I realized I had everything I needed.
All I was missing was the know how on apertures.
To save you all with all the confusing details that I still dont 100% understand…
Quick Bokeh Tip Run-Through:
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Buy a prime lens.
I have two.
The 50mm 1.8 and the 85mm 1.8
The 85 by far is much nicer… but on trips and days with my boys I use the 50. The 50 is small and easy to handle while out. Not to mention you can buy a 50mm 1.8 for under $100.00. Infact I got mine for $25.00 used! 
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Now set your aperture…
On your camera you need to change your APETURE to the smallest number possible. So with a 1.8, it would be 1.8. On your cameras screen there will be a bunch of numbers… look for the one that says 4.5.. or 5.6… or 7.0? That is the number you want changed.
Each camera is different so I wont explain how you change that. If you have your camera book look through that to figure it out.
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The smaller the number, the prettier the bokeh
In the photo below I had my aperture set for 1.8 using the 50mm lens.
Focusing is tricky because the opening of your camera is SO small, but with practice you will love using this set up and will enjoy seeing the beautiful bokeh you create.
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You said “the opening of your camera is SO small . . . “. Actually, the lower the f-stop (i.e. 1.8), the larger the opening of the camera’s shutter. Regardless, with a low f-stop the area in focus is very small. The closer you are to the subject, the smaller it is. The farther away, the larger that area is. A little confusing, but wonderful when you get it all figured out!
ahh yea:) lots to learn! Im just glad I figured out how to even change my apertures LOL
thanks for commenting.
Gorgeous photos Drea. I do love Bokeh, I just wanted to add that you can get great bokeh without a prime lens. As long as you have a low enough number you can get bokeh from a 24-70mm, 18-55mm, whatever you have on hand. I love bokeh and was getting great stuff long before I owned a prime.
How beautiful – Sure would like to try it on my Canon – Not sure if I could do it. Thanks for all the tips and the readers’ comments. There really is so much to learn when it comes to cameras.