What Is Long Exposure Photography? Long exposure photography is a type of photography where a long shutter speed is used to create a blurring effect for objects that are moving in the frame. The shutter speed can be as short as a second or as long as multiple minutes. Long exposure images allow a photographer …
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Long exposure ocean photography is one of the most popular types of shooting long exposures. Capturing those silky smooth ocean waves and smoothed out skies makes for stunning images. Every time I shoot at the beach, I’ll end up shooting at least one series of long exposure images. But if you’ve never tried shooting long …
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Winter is often a time when photographers stay inside. This is a big mistake. Winter can give you some of the most unique and beautiful settings for your photography. Even places you have shot before can be transformed into something completely new in the winter. But before you head out there, be sure to pay …
What Are Light Trails In Photography? Light trails in photogrpahy are when you use a longer shutter speed to capture moving lights. Because the shutter is opened for a few seconds (or even more) the light creates a trail across the image showing the path that it took. It is one of the fun and …
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Backlit photos can be absolutely stunning no matter what you are photographing. But learning how to take a backlit photo and getting comfortable with those skills can be challenging for some. Depending on what you are trying to do, though, a backlit photo can be very simple to pull off. The primary thing you need …
If you’ve heard of long exposure photography and know what it is, then you probably associate long exposure photos with shooting at night. However, long exposure photography in daylight can still allow you to create amazing images. And you don’t have to stay out late. Taking long exposure images in the daylight can be tricky …
Seascape photography is one of my favorite types of photography. First, you get to spend some time at the beach (and who doesn’t love the beach). Even more importantly, the landscape itself is dynamic and constantly changing as a result of the weather, tides, time of day, and light. So it can be both calming …
Carefully Choose Your Shutter Speed When it comes to moving water…shutter speed is everything. But there is no right shutter speed. The best approach is to experiment with a range of shutter speeds and see what you like the best. Freezing The Water One approach is to shoot at a high shutter speed to freeze …
Just getting started with photography? There are many different genres of photography and it can seem daunting to get started. But it is also can be a really exciting time when you are trying all kinds of new creative pursuits. These tips for beginners will get you started on the right path… 1. Learn The …
A lot of beginners start by shooting landscapes. It’s a great way to learn your camera because you never have to worry about the subject getting bored while you figure out the settings. Landscape photography can also be fun, peaceful, and relaxing. It can push you to visit exotic locations and try adventures outside of …
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