The soft, pleasing blur of the out-of-focus parts of a photo, often turning background lights into gentle glowing circles.
Synonyms
- background blur
Related terms
- vignette
- depth of field
- hero image
In plain words
- the blurry glowing dots in a photo's background
- the dreamy out-of-focus background
Usage example
The product shot floated against warm holiday bokeh for a cozy feel.
Don't confuse with…
- depth of fieldDepth of field is how much of the photo is in sharp focus; bokeh describes the look of the blurry area itself.
Categories
- Imagery & illustration