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A soft look achieved by bending some of the light from the subject so it is defocused while the rest remains in focus. Highlights are actually dispersed onto adjacent areas. The image still looks prop [..]

An effect resulting from diffusing light around a sharply focused image. Read articles that include this term

 – A visual effect blurring the image by using filters or shooting with an out-of-focus lens.

A picture, or an area in a picture that is left slightly out-of-focus for effect, or a lens or filter that diffuses light and "softens" the overall scene.

often need for romantic effect, all objects appear blurred because none are perfectly in focus. This diffused effect is also often used to photograph aging actors and actresses. soft focus can be obta [..]

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A method of softening highlights and other bright areas to give a scene a gentler, more delicate tone. Soft focus lenses and filters can be used to produce this effect.

An effect resulting from diffusing light around a sharply focused image. Read articles that include this term

A lens effect giving a hazy look to the shot.

A slightly blurred effect achieved by using a special filter or lens, or by shooting with a normal lens slightly out of focus.

definition of a diffused image. This can be achieved at the camera or enlarging stage.

A soft look achieved bending light and dispersing highlights so that the image still remains in focus but gives the subjet a soft look.