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There are a few different ways to blur the background in Photoshop, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. In this tutorial, we’ll explore three of the most popular methods: layer masks, the Gaussian blur filter, and smart objects.

We’ll also look at how to use each method to achieve different results.

How to Blur The Background in Photoshop

I’ll show you an advanced but rewarding method to add realistic lens blur to your background. Please note that I will add more blur to this image than is realistic, so it translates better on small screens you might view this article on.

Open your image in Photoshop.

Place it in the frame. If it was imported as a smart object (paper icon in the bottom right corner), rasterize it. Right-click on the layer name and rasterize.
Create a copy of your original layer in the layer panel.

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The top layer will be for the sharp part(s), and the bottom layer will be blurred.

First, turn off your bottom layer, we’ll work with the top first. Select your subject(s) with your selection tool of choice.

Create a layer mask and fill everyt

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