There should be enough texture in the background for the bokeh blur to create shapes from the blur, so don’t go with a plain, ...

Not all bokeh is the same shape, however – and you can actually change the shape with materials you probably already have at home. The shape of bokeh is determined by a number of factors ...

Last year we showed you how to make your own custom-shaped bokeh highlights—the soft, out-of-focus, points of light in a photo background—and even built our own DIY bokeh rig. Now we're back ...

The Bokeh shape depends on how much tilt you apply ... plates are another way to change the shape of highlights, add some texture to the blur, or both depending on the scene.

Why limit yourself to lovely circles? With a little creativity, you can make the bokeh any shape you want. We shared a tutorial last January on how to make your own bokeh. The trick is to cut out ...