What is bokeh, you ask? Bokeh (pronounced "boke-uh") is the term we use in photography to describe the out-of-focus areas or blur in a photograph. Some people, like myself, just use it specifically to describe the out-of-focus highlights.

Recently I have noticed a ton of amazing photographers using bokeh shots as textures to give photos a more dreamy or whimsical feel. For today I wanted to show you some inspirational photographs that use Bokeh textures and link to some of my favorite bokeh textures. Come back tomorrow and I will show you how to add a bokeh texture to your pictures in my next tutorial!

Bokeh Texture Beach
from weheartit (source unknown)

Bokeh Texture Bleeding Glitter
from weheartit (source unknown)

Bokeh Texture Wedding Rings
from yours truly--PhotoshopGirl

Bokeh Couple by Pond
from hellogaby

Girl with Bokeh
from functioned branches

Magic Tea Bokeh
from faiiiry

Chanel with Bokeh
from weheartit (source unknown)

And now here are some of my favorite bokeh textures:

Heart-shaped Bokeh Texture Pack
from gloeckchen

Bokeh Texture Pack
from regular jane Pack#2 Pack#3 Pack#4 Pack#5