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Cinematic Bokeh on a Budget
By Lewis Whitter, wedding & events photographer (11+ years) · How we pickStop scrolling. Got a dirty car windscreen? Good.
You’ve just found a free cinematic backdrop. Pull your phone out, open the camera app, and tap to focus on the grime against some streetlights in the background.
See that? Instant, moody bokeh. Now, step outside, get right up close to the glass, and film your subject through it.
You get gorgeous, textured depth of field without spending a single pound. Hit subscribe if you like shooting smart, not skint.
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