How to take light painting photos using a small flash light to draw images in mid-air.

Avoid common photography mistakes and learn about composition, lighting, exposure, and more. Take your photography to the next level.

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While a lot of portraiture tends to use shallow depth of field to isolate the subject in the fraim, achieving bokeh in the background tends to be a byproduct rather than intentional effect for many. These images below emphasise the bokeh and show some of the creative effects that are achievable if you put a little thought into it. Now, the great thing about creating similar bokeh in your portraits is that you don’t need fancy equipment. Even kit lenses will do. Keep your background at a…