Selective blur is no longer just for DSLR users. Differential focus lets you highlight your subject and soften distractions using portrait mode or editing tools. Here’s how to guide your viewer’s attention through focus.

Photos often fall flat when everything looks equally sharp. By controlling sharpness from front to back, you can create a sense of depth — and lead the viewer through space with intention.

Not everything in your photo needs to be in focus. By sharpening selectively, you create visual hierarchy — helping the viewer land on your subject and move through the frame with purpose.

Say goodbye to blurry photos! Discover the number 1 tip to eliminate blur and improve the sharpness of your smartphone images for professional-looking results.