Want to capture what the eye can’t see? With these long exposure photography tips, you’ll be a quick expert in star and car trails. Don’t forget your tripod.
The black card technique is used in long exposure photography and can be particularly effective for shooting fireworks. The goal is to prevent overexposure and to capture multiple bursts of fireworks in a single frame. Related reminder: only 1 day left for the Fireworks Photography Guide July 4 Sale Here is how you can use […]
The Fourth of July is always a great night for photographers, but 2026 is special. This year marks the 250th birthday of the United States, and many cities are planning larger-than-usual celebrations with fireworks, concerts, drone shows, historic events, and massive crowds. If you want to photograph a once-in-a-generation Independence Day, here are some of […]
Capture beautiful circular star trails without needing perfectly dark skies or hours of shooting. This simplified exercise is designed for photographers living near towns or cities where light pollution makes traditional astrophotography difficult. Relevant note: only a little while left for the Photography Exercises 📸 June Flash Sale What You’ll Learn How Earth’s rotation creates […]
One of the most creative ways to explore shutter speed is by photographing light at night. As cars, bicycles, trains, and other moving lights travel through a scene, a longer exposure can transform them into colorful streaks and patterns that are invisible to the naked eye. In this exercise, you’ll learn how shutter speed affects […]
Most cameras limit shutter speeds to a maximum of about 30 seconds. For many situations, that’s more than enough. But when you want to keep the shutter open longer—long enough to capture extended light trails, star movement, fireworks, or extremely smooth water—Bulb mode is the tool that makes it possible. Bulb mode allows the shutter […]
As the clock winds down and the old year gives way to the new, cities around the world illuminate the sky with dazzling fireworks displays. For photographers, these moments offer a chance to capture the grandeur of light, color, and celebration. In this post, we’ll explore some of the cities that have historically hosted the […]
The intricate dance of urban life, with its ceaseless ebb and flow of people, presents a unique tableau for photographers. It’s in these pedestrian tides where the essence of a city truly lies. This blog post will explore the art of long exposure photography with a specific focus on capturing pedestrian motion. From embracing unpredictability […]
Here’s a shot that contains two of my favorite things when it comes to taking photos. The challenge of shooting directly into the sun. Capturing water in motion Sometimes the weather conditions can help make the first one a little easier, like in this shot where the sea mist created a haze that softened the […]
Moving traffic is like a city’s bloodstream—it’s always moving, pulsating through veiny streets, which can bring your photography to life if you know how to capture it. When it comes to traffic moving in the evening, you have a few technical options to catch a cool scene. It all boils down to shutter speed: a […]
Usually, when photographers talk about long exposures they mean that the shutter is open for longer than can easily be hand held, though it’s surely not as simple a definition as that. The first rule of thumb for a hand-holdable shot—the focal length reciprocal rule: If your focal length is 30mm, then you should be […]
