Bokeh is a type of "out-of-focus" photography. If you cover part of the lens with paper and have a shape or image cut into the paper, when you blur or unfocus the image any small light source will alter and become the shape depicted on the paper.

Step 1: Materials

Materials you will need.

- Cardstock or other thick paper

- Pen or Pencil

- Scissors or other cutting tools (I prefer a box knife.0

- Camera

- Hair tie or rubber band

Step 2: Trace

Take lens of choice, I have found this works best with any large aperture lens, for example, a 75-300mm zoom lens. Place the lens on the paper and trace around it.

Step 3: Add the "legs."

Once you trace the lens, draw 4 rectangles on the top, middle, and sides. These will be what attaches to the lens.

Step 4: Add Your Shape.

Now you can add your shape of choice on the center of the circle. It is best to not make this shape to big or small, or you won't get the desired results.

Step 5: Cut Out Your Shape.

Take your cutting tool and cut around the circle and the rectangle. Make sure not to cut through the rectangle and detach them from the circle. Then cut out your shape in the center.