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Insta Collage Bokeh 1.01 Review

Collages are an easy way to share dozens of photos at once. If you want to share all the photos on your smartphone, Insta Collage Bokeh gets the job done. It's loaded with ads and you don't have a ton of control over how your collage looks, though.

Not only does Insta Collage Bokeh allow you to create collages, it can filter and add borders to photos, too. However, the filters available aren't anything new or interesting. The "Bokeh" effects aren't nearly groundbreaking enough to carry this app, either. In most cases, they'll … Read more

DIY bokeh modifier kit for crafty shutterbugs

Though the concept of transforming bokeh (the aesthetic quality of image blur) into different shapes isn't new, photographer Mike Gerdau has managed to come up with a system of bokeh modifiers to be used on a variety of lenses instead of just being restricted to one dedicated lens diameter.

In his tutorial, the solution he provided was to cut out the desired custom shapes first, then mount them on 45x45mm squares, which can be slotted into a cutout located on the front of the homemade hood. The benefit of this system is that it's modular and allows the user to use the bokeh modifiers on various lenses regardless of the diameter.

Shutterbugs who aren't very handy with tools or just don't have the patience can opt for a ready-made Bokeh Masters Kit, which retails for $25 online.

(Source: Crave Asia via DIY Photography) … Read more