Meaning of the word "soft focus" in English

What does "soft focus" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

soft focus

US /ˌsɑft ˈfoʊkəs/

UK /ˌsɒft ˈfəʊ.kəs/

a photographic image that is intentionally blurred to create a softer, diffused effect

Example:

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The portrait was shot with a beautiful soft focus, giving it a dreamy quality.

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She prefers the aesthetic of soft focus in her landscape photography.

Synonym:

diffused focus blurred focus dreamy focus

to intentionally blur a photographic image to create a softer, diffused effect

Example:

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The photographer decided to soft focus the background to make the subject stand out.

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You can soft focus the edges of the image in post-processing.

Synonym:

diffuse blur soften