“El Bokeh Wall” is a photographic technique by Laya Gerlock where aluminum foil is used to create bokeh, the aesthetic quality of the blur in the background. Laya explains how to do it.

To get this effect, you’ll need a camera and a large aperture lens, speedlights, a wireless trigger, gels, aluminum foil or silver wrapping paper, and scissors and tape. Scroll down for the instructions!

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Laya Gerlock explains how to create “El Bokeh Wall”

Step 1: “Get your aluminium foil or wrapping paper and crumple it”

Step 2: “Lay it flat and you should get something like this”