Course 012 · Lesson 03

The Art of Bokeh: Depth, Separation, and the Composed Frame

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Rule One — Wide Aperture, Shooting Mode, and Exposure Control

012.3 Lesson 03 of 08 3 quiz questions 1 assignment

The first rule of achieving bokeh is aperture. Not just any aperture — the widest you can use while maintaining a correct exposure and a sharp subject. Understanding how to control aperture in both Aperture Priority and Manual modes, including in challenging bright light, is the foundation of deliberate bokeh technique.

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