Long exposure photography is when a photographer uses specific methods, like longer shutter speeds and neutral density filters, in order to create an effect in a photograph. Often times the same technique is used to remove moving objects from a scene or smooth out water. But there is a lot involved to achieve great results.
I can help you find answers to commonly asked questions about long exposure photography.
Long Exposure Course
Camera to Completion: Long Exposure Photography is an online course where you will learn how to photograph long exposures easily and efficiently.
Long Exposure eBook
Time Is On Your Side: Exploring Long Exposure Photography is a 55-page educational long exposure photography eBook covering every aspect of capturing long exposures.
“Scott offers up some amazing teaching and gorgeous images in this new e-book. His attention to detail and careful instruction give any photographer that reads this the in-depth knowledge they need to shoot long exposure extremely well.”
Angela Pointon
Long Exposure Photography Blog Articles
I have also published many blog articles related to long exposure photography. In fact, some of the topics I cover briefly in my eBook is expanded upon here on the blog. For example:
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MIOPS sent me their MIOPS mobile remote (and dongle) products to test and review. I tried it in the studio and then took it out for some real world long exposure photography. I really enjoyed using the MIOPS system especially since TriggerTrap has closed their doors. I found a couple issues with the app, but…
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This was originally written and published for Digital Photography School. The article is republished here with search engines blocked and canonical set to the original published article. It is here for archival purposes, and so my community can find it too. Since the late 60’s and early 70’s photographers have been using slide-in filters in…
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When then the sun goes down, and the sky is clear, and you’re at a resort in a beautiful location, what do you do? If you are a like me, then you wander around the resort with nothing but a camera, a headlamp and a tripod. Ok, and a TriggerTrap. That’s what I did one…
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As a photographer who doesn’t make his living off photographic services, I strive to make photographs that I am extremely happy with. Although I offer photography services, It’s not my full-time job. So I do not have to take on new projects or new clients. However, one of my favorite things is when a landscape photograph…
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The first stop on our way up to Acadia National Park was Portland Headlight. What a gross day, weather wise. It was hard enough to see a few feet in front of you let alone try to get something with your camera. I spent some time doing long exposures as a way to break away…
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I am a big fan of simplicity in mobile apps, and Slower Shutter fits the bill perfectly. Slower Shutter is an iOS developed by Mike Wong (formerly of onOne Software and now Lynda.com) The app has a very basic purpose which is to calculate the exposure time, with up to 16 stops of light reduction…
Read the long exposure photography blog articles.
