See that background? Those glowing circles aren’t Photoshop magic — they’re bokeh (pronounced boh-keh) ✨ This is JJ, Class of 2023, photographed in bright midday sun. All those sparkling circles behind him are sunlight reflecting off a lake — captured with a portrait lens chosen specifically to make that light come alive. Bokeh isn’t just a “blurry background.” It’s what happens when everything — the lens, the light, and the location — work together to make your subject stand out. It draws your eye right where it should go and turns distractions into art. That background? 100% intentional. The lens, the distance, the light — all carefully chosen to create that dreamy, dimensional look that makes portraits come alive. In portrait photography, that soft, glowing background isn’t a mistake — it’s the HOLY GRAIL. Next up: I’ll share a peek at how photographers create bokeh — and how little changes in light or background can completely transform the mood of an image. #bokeh #portraitphotography #seniorpictures #behindtheshot #seniorportraits #seniorportraitphotographer #creativeportraiture #lightinglove #classof2023 #intentionalportraits #pegthompsonphotoart