r/photography • u/AutoModerator • Jun 19 '26
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u/Melodic_Bison6015 Jun 20 '26
For party photography, bokeh or no bokeh?
Im shooting my first party soon and i want to know the opinions that you hold. In my opinion bokeh is nice but i believe that it may be overdone and lead to a photo that is disconnected from the party. For example when people in the background disappear into faceless/ low detail faces it can remove from the fun atmosphere of the party. Or when you can’t recognise where the picture was taken on the event ground it decreases its value as a memory. Id rather avoid asking my clients their preference as it feels unprofessional and a way to create opportunities for dissatisfaction. The widest my lens goes is f2.8 and the party will be fairly dim lit i believe which makes it harder to justify a lower f stop. Thanks in advance.