The bokeh effect relies on a separation between the subject of a photo from the background. Smartphone cameras default to autofocus, meaning the app will attempt to guess the subject of an image.

To some photographers, bokeh is a sought-after aspect of a photograph; to others, it's a buzzword that just won't die. But there's no denying that, when used correctly, bokeh can help your images ...

Once you have the lights, you need to shoot them with the right settings. To bring out their inner bokeh, you have to keep them out of focus, so make them the background element in your shot.

A prime (fixed focal length) lens with a wide aperture of f/1.8 will produce superior bokeh to a zoom lens with an aperture of f/5.6. The iPhone uses prime lenses, with up to three on the back of ...