Camera and lens looks
Bokeh and Shallow Depth of Field Prompts for AI Photography
Background blur is the single strongest signal that an image was taken with a real camera, and prompts control it through aperture and lens wording. These prompts use f/1.2 to f/2 language, long focal lengths and light filled backgrounds to produce clean subject isolation and the round, soft bokeh balls photographers pay thousands for.
The hub spans portraits, product close-ups and night scenes where bokeh is the star. Every card opens the full prompt with its example.
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How to get the best results with Bokeh and shallow depth of field prompts
- State aperture and lens together: "f/1.2, 85mm" or "f/1.8, 50mm".
- Put small light sources in the background (fairy lights, city lights, sun through leaves) to create visible bokeh balls.
- Ask for "tack sharp eyes" so the blur is clearly a choice, not a soft image.
Bokeh and shallow depth of field prompts: frequently asked questions
What is bokeh?
The aesthetic quality of out of focus areas in a photo, especially the soft discs formed by background lights. Wide apertures and long lenses maximise it.
Can AI add bokeh to my existing photo?
Yes. Upload the photo and ask for the background to be blurred with a specific aperture look while keeping the subject sharp. Gemini does this cleanly.
Why does AI bokeh sometimes look painted?
Usually because the prompt lacks a lens and aperture reference. Adding real camera terms produces optically correct blur.
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