How much background blur is too much when photographing?

Hey photographers, let's talk about this... [Home]( How much background blur is too much when photographing? Grab the [Background Blur guide]( today to learn the secrets to creating gorgeous, blurry-background images (but read the tips below first!). –– While background blur can be beautiful, there is such a thing as too much blur. You always want to consider the amount of detail you want in your background even as you achieve background blur because blur reduces detail. In some cases, you would want everything in your background to be totally unrecognizable either because it’s irrelevant to the message of the shot or to be able to reduce distractions. In other cases, you would still want some detail to show so that it works well with the story you’re trying to convey. Take a look at the following images. In the image above, you can still recognize that the background is of a beverage fridge. This detail is essential to the story. The blur is enough to emphasize that the focus is on the woman. If the photographer blurred out the background a bit more, making the fridge unrecognizable, it may have been less effective. [📷 Want the secrets to creating beautiful background blur? Download our comprehensive Background Blur guide that will help you master the art of creating perfect background blur in your photos... ⏰Be quick — Bonus expires midnight! Download Here →]( In this image, the photographer chose a background that is fully blurred out. You cannot recognize any detail at all. We can only guess what the background could be – possibly foliage, but it can also be something else. If you want more background detail, you would want to lessen the distance between the subject and the background, widen the depth of field instead, or both. These strategies will work to a certain extent. When photographing, ask yourself these questions: does my photo need more background blur? Will more blur help emphasize the main subject in the photo, or will important background detail be lost due to it? These are decisions you need to make as you consider using background blur. BONUS: I've got something special for you on the next page... Mastering background blur opens a world of creative opportunities when capturing photos. If you’d like to dive deeper into the topic and learn step-by-step all the factors that affect background blur, do check out our comprehensive [guide on creating background blur](. If you missed out on your copy last time, it's available again, and on sale right now. Plus it includes a daily bonus for free. Click below now, to learn more about it on the next page… [→ NEXT PAGE]( [Continue to next page »]( Keep that creative fire burning 🔥 Cheers, Brett   P.S – Want more quick photography tips, for free? Head over to our friend's website- [DailyPhotoTips.com]( now.       [ Want a quick way to learn the basics of photography? Grab our best-selling collection of cheat sheets: [The Snap Cards]( If you missed out on your set last time, they’re available again and on-sale right now. Plus there's a sweet bonus that expires at midnight. Don't miss out! [Download Here →]( Thank you for supporting Photzy! We're so glad you're here. Our mission is to help you explore your creative side, through photography. As a small community-led team, email is a crucial way for us to keep in touch. We regularly send out free tutorials, photo tips, inspiration, and store discounts. Never want to hear from us again? Break our lil hearts and [unsubscribe](. Or tell us how we can improve [here](mailto:cservice@photzy.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20your%20email). [Made with ♥ at Level 2 11 York St Sydney Australia]( Copyright © 2012 – 2023 Photzy Pty Ltd. [All Access Pass]( | [Free Quiz]( | [Advertise](