Blurry photos are generally a bad thing. But although it’s true that—with rare exception—no one likes camera shake in their photos, sometimes blur is intentional, such as when you shoot a photo with ...

Ever seen a shot with great bokeh – that wonderfully blurry background around a sharply focused subject- only to discover on closer inspection, that part of the subject had been blurred out too?

So, “bokeh”: a Japanese word that has no English equivalent, but once explained a very simple concept for any camera-wielder to grasp. How simple? Well, this five-step guide will clue you in on all ...

When a new technology or a feature is introduced in smartphones, OEMs leave no stone unturned to make it “the” feature, making tall claims. Suddenly, with this one new feature, your smartphone becomes ...

Introducing a background blur to your photos can draw attention to a specific subject, such as an individual in a portrait or an item in a still life, while also adding a professional flair to your ...

Have you ever seen those awesome photos that have a blurry background? It’s a very popular effect in the photography community, and it has long been associated with expensive cameras with specialized ...

Bokeh. To some, it’s the most sought-after aspect of a photograph; to others, it’s a buzzword that just won’t die. The term — which is an intentional misspelling of the Japanese word “boke,” meaning ...

Today is a big day for anyone who’s managed to get their hands on an iPhone 7 Plus—not an easy task, considering how few are available to buy. Because today, you can turn on Portrait mode. First, some ...

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Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...