How To Blur Backgrounds - Depth of Field for beginners - Bokeh made easy!

In this photography tutorial for beginners I share three easy to follow tips for creating a blurry background in your photo (aka a shallow depth of field). Camera modes & settings explained for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras.

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About this video :
In this video we look at a popular photography technique called a shallow depth of field which means creating a blurry background to make the subject stand out. We demonstrate how to do this using Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras so you can try this out for yourself.

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