Image Editing & Graphic Design
Blur & Focus Effects (Bokeh/Depth of Field)
Adding soft background blur and bokeh after the fact, so the subject stands out as if shot with a wide-aperture lens.
- Price
- From $0.99 per image
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- 2 images, edited to your brief, no card, no commitment.
What to send us
The images, the subject to keep sharp, the strength of blur wanted and whether the effect should look natural or stylized.
What you get back
Images with background blur and bokeh added gradually by depth, keeping the subject sharp and edges clean.
What to check before you sign off
Check hair and edges around the subject. Artificial blur often reveals halos where the mask is imperfect.
Part of Photo Compositing - 2D Visual Effects & Filters. How the work runs and what it costs across the family are set out in the image editing & graphic design guide.
Rates and common questions for this work are on the Image Editing & Graphic Design page.
How we approach this work
Articles from the journal, written by the people who do this work. More on this subject →
A Practical Guide to Clipping Paths and Cut-Outs
Learn when to use a clipping path or a mask, how to place paths and finish edges without halos, and how to keep cut-outs consistent across a full catalog.
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Learn how profiles, working spaces, display calibration and soft-proofing keep color consistent from the editor to the browser to the printed page.
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A phase-by-phase playbook for non-destructive editing: layered masters, adjustment layers, masks and smart objects that turn client revisions into quick fixes.
Often combined with Blur & Focus Effects (Bokeh/Depth of Field)
The work that usually sits either side of this one. One team handles all of it, under one brief.
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