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.
Trollstigen is one of rural Norway’s most famous tourist landmarks—a switchback highway that snakes up deep mountains near the country’s western coast. This long-exposure shot highlights exactly how zigzagging the road really is: Pascal Kiszon snapped this photo, to put it more accurately, he snapped these photos. The image above is a composite of several shots, each with a […]
Light trail photography is a breathtakingly beautiful, yet simple concept. It involves capturing the motion of light across a frame using slow shutter speeds. In a recent video tutorial from JP Photography, he showcased the magic of light trail photography using nighttime traffic. This post will summarize the essential takeaways for those looking to recreate […]
Last chance! Only hours left for the Fireworks Photography eBook at 55% Off The 4th of July celebrations are an explosion of patriotism, culminating in spectacular fireworks displays. Capturing these awe-inspiring moments requires some skill and preparation, but with the right approach, you can immortalize the pyrotechnic artistry. This article will guide you through planning, […]
This article is based on concepts from the The Complete Guide to Long Exposure Photography if you want to dig deeper for further training. In long-exposure photography, what is the one decision that can make or break your photograph? The answer to that question surprised me when I started in long-exposure photography. Quick Tip My […]
Related reminder: only a few days left for the Fireworks eBook at 55% Off 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. Here is how you can use […]
Noted photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography invites us on a visual journey into the world of long exposure photography and light trails in his latest video tutorial. Unleashing the photographic potential of the urban cityscape of New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, Pickett demonstrates how to use the hustle and bustle of city […]
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 […]
Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo has to be one of the most identifiable landmarks of the city. If you are in Tokyo, don’t forget to visit this scramble intersection that you can find just outside Shibuya station. A remarkable feature of the crossing is that you can see hundreds of people pouring across the street from […]
Shutter speed works two ways on your camera: it can be used to freeze motion so everything in the frame is nice and sharp; or it can be used to blur motion so some things in the frame are blurred, giving the picture a unique look. You may be shaking your head at this; but […]
Long exposure photography is amazing. It has the potential to capture an image in a way that a human eye cannot see naturally. Combine the technique with an amazing composition and you have the recipe for an engaging and fantastic image: Captured by mmeyers76 with a Sony Alpha a7 II, the photograph is of the brown […]
