Can you talk about if and how we can use flash to freeze the subjects in difficult lighting scenarios for these type of portraits? I find the flash ends up being too harsh or spills too strongly on the movement and causes additional work in post.
I love this sort of shot. I personally take one Normal shot of the couple or subject with normal shutter, then take the Long Exposure next and rotoscope out the couple from the Normal shot and composite it with the Long Exposure in Photoshop. The reason for this is with the long exposure, the Couple or Subject still moves creating a little but of Motion Blur, so if you want super sharp for the couple/Subject you have to do it this way.
very nice tip. thank you. I dont do portrait but more landscapes and to take multiple shots at low shutter speed is what i got out from this tutorial. great thank you
Well explained. I think i saw a shot "in traffic" during the intro. Im seldom on a beach but traffic? Always. Thks and im going to chk out that tripod too.
I liked your tutorial. It was clear and concise without a lot of technical info that sometimes overtakes the overall direction of the concept delivery. I will certainly try this technique out. From a sharpshooting point of view, holding one’s breath could actually cause movement as the heart is beating in a more pronounced manner, causing the body to shudder a bit. I learned that breathing in and very slowly letting out air as one pulls the trigger/pushes the shutter button results in more body stability. The subject may not be able to follow this instruction but it may help to just ask them to keep their breathing shallow.
Great video! So how does it work out with a long exposure when it's also windy? Blowing hair and clothing? For example, I could see if a lady has a flowy long dress that you'll see motion blur if it's windy, so would you get the hem wet so it doesn't blow so much? Then what about blowing hair?
Great tips, thanks! I notice though that you’ve not chosen to use off-camera flash here, just natural light… any particular reason or just what you felt like?
Wow, I thought for sure you would go for two exposures and doctor them in after, but you did the real deal here. Nice job, and thanks for the specifics to make it possible.
Very nice example of something that is very effective and very universal (city landscape etc like shown in your examples) its something that is not possible to get on an iPhone so makes it even more uncommon.
Great video. Just one question about continuous shoot. I set the delay shutter to 2 sec to minimize any camera shake. So, you have everything set and hold down the shutter? And this does not have any negative effects on the shot?
Another recommendation is to make sure you have a clean sensor/lens :-) There seems to be a hair (or similar) in the left side of all the images. I don't think that was mentioned ... although I did skip through some bits !
A much simpler way to take this type of picture is to simply set your camera on slow burst shoot six pictures at 1/30 of a second then put your camera back on single shot and take one picture of your clients now merge these pictures together in Photoshop. The end result is actually a superior looking photo because there will be even more motion blur on the water..
I appreciate it is possible to do it this way but if you want that kind of blur, why not just use an ND and do a longer exposure, and eliminate the post production challenges?
Okay, I was stepping right along with you, then a wave hit me right in the face at #9: Use a high frame rate! Didn't see that coming but it makes a lot of sense. Hmm, also that is why you didn't use your camera timer to avoid wave shake of your tripod/camera. Too good, Pye. Great tripod tips too. Thanks for this video and I'm looking forward to part 2. If you can throw in a few tips for On1 Photo RAW while you're processing with LR, it would be appreciated.
Great instruction and inspiration. We do not have good wave action around here, but do have numerous rivers/streams/waterfalls. I will be giving this a try. Looking forward to the next installment. Keep up the fine work.
Organized, Concise, informative. Thank you for the inspiration Pye to try something different. I'll head to the beach tomorrow, Look forward to Part 2.
Thanks for sharing this video!! Oh gods, you’d shudder to see my tripod. It’s been almost fully immersed in salt water, full of sand, it’s been bashed against granite, used as a hiking pole, scratched and dented to within an inch of its life. It still works though!!
Great tutorial, well presented and awesome results for your clients. I know that location well, shot there many times. It's beautiful in coastal Orange County.
Pye-good to see that you are well. thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am an appreciative subscriber. i LOVE the idea the environmental shutter drag portrait. what a wonderful "go-to". now i just need to practice your 1-10 steps. BIG thumbs up.
We hope you enjoyed the video! Stay tuned for the full editing walkthrough coming in Part 2!
Can you talk about if and how we can use flash to freeze the subjects in difficult lighting scenarios for these type of portraits?
I find the flash ends up being too harsh or spills too strongly on the movement and causes additional work in post.
when does that come
You are amazing, Pye! Thank you!
Practice first before doing it for a client is the best advice!
I love this sort of shot. I personally take one Normal shot of the couple or subject with normal shutter, then take the Long Exposure next and rotoscope out the couple from the Normal shot and composite it with the Long Exposure in Photoshop. The reason for this is with the long exposure, the Couple or Subject still moves creating a little but of Motion Blur, so if you want super sharp for the couple/Subject you have to do it this way.
Thanks Mr. Pye for the great tutorial videos. and many thanks to all Adorama teem.. you're all helping me alot. Love from Yemen🌸📷
Can’t wait to try this!! So thankful for all of the free education available on UA-cam… Great video. Thank you!
Excellent teaching Pye , thanks
You simply, the best. Love your work and lessons
Very interesting technique,am sure it takes practice first to have the people sharp.
I love this. I don't livearound water like that, but I would love to see that with wind blowing through grass.
thank you for the instructions....i always get to learn a lot from you, Pye.
Thankyou, Sir,Sometimes, listening to your Tutorials I tend to forget the time,coz you are so good at it.. thankyou..regards, Baluk.
Your amount of detail is amazing! Love your teaching style
very nice tip. thank you. I dont do portrait but more landscapes and to take multiple shots at low shutter speed is what i got out from this tutorial. great thank you
Great, straight-forward tutorial.
Sweet, sent to a friend that been building a business at the beach. This will be a nice addition to her offerings.
Worth watching just for step 10!
Great tips ! That's what makes photography so interesting ..think outside the box !
Thank you for sharing your technique. I hired you guys for my wedding based on this shot that one of your associates took with my good friend!
You are a great teacher! Thank you!
Well explained. I think i saw a shot "in traffic" during the intro. Im seldom on a beach but traffic? Always. Thks and im going to chk out that tripod too.
Very good information. I like adorama's lessons and photoshoots.
Love the idea of this technique I personally like shots with nice movements, thank you..
Thank you very much for an insightful video!
Thanks a lot, Pye!
Could we reduce the shutter speed to around 5 seconds and use a flash to freeze motion of the couple? just a thought, I am no professional..
great video and nice Rembrandt light on the studio setup
Informative! 👏👏👏
Thank you for that. It was very useful. I look forward to the next one.
I liked your tutorial. It was clear and concise without a lot of technical info that sometimes overtakes the overall direction of the concept delivery. I will certainly try this technique out. From a sharpshooting point of view, holding one’s breath could actually cause movement as the heart is beating in a more pronounced manner, causing the body to shudder a bit. I learned that breathing in and very slowly letting out air as one pulls the trigger/pushes the shutter button results in more body stability. The subject may not be able to follow this instruction but it may help to just ask them to keep their breathing shallow.
Always enjoy your videos.
Most helpful video yet!
- Thanks for sharing your experience bro! Great ideas and super work shop!
Thank you Pye, Did you use a flash in this shot? thank you. I am a beginner.
Love this!! Awesome tutorial!! Ty!! Definitely gonna try it!!
man your images are AWESOME
I'm going to make such masterpieces!!! (or nice simple pictures...) You da man! Take care and thank you.
Great video! So how does it work out with a long exposure when it's also windy? Blowing hair and clothing? For example, I could see if a lady has a flowy long dress that you'll see motion blur if it's windy, so would you get the hem wet so it doesn't blow so much? Then what about blowing hair?
Pye is great!
I really enjoyed this. Thank you Pye and the crew.
amazing explanation sir thank u
Great Tutorial, Will definitely give it a try.
Fantastic video, I faint wait to try!
I think checking the tides would be #1.
Amazing. Sir can u teach slow shutter freeze subject with speedlight .
I was waiting for the part where you talked about the strobe settings. I already know, but I like to see how someone else might do it.
Great tips, thanks! I notice though that you’ve not chosen to use off-camera flash here, just natural light… any particular reason or just what you felt like?
Wow, I thought for sure you would go for two exposures and doctor them in after, but you did the real deal here. Nice job, and thanks for the specifics to make it possible.
This was something I wanted to add to my toolbox. Thanks
I appreciate the tips about the tripod
Very straight to the point, comprehensive, eloquent and interesting. Well done!
Great to see you in action again Pye - you still have it bro!
#10 guilty of that one a few times. I had to learn it the hard way.
Great learning video
Very nice example of something that is very effective and very universal (city landscape etc like shown in your examples) its something that is not possible to get on an iPhone so makes it even more uncommon.
These kind of portraits is epic.I will definitely try it with my other clients. thanks for sharing
Great info!!!
Awesome information. Thanks!
Great video. Just one question about continuous shoot. I set the delay shutter to 2 sec to minimize any camera shake. So, you have everything set and hold down the shutter? And this does not have any negative effects on the shot?
Learning a ton from your videos, is awesome!
Love the explanation, not only of how to get the shot, but also the thought process that goes into figuring out how to get the shot. Great stuff!
Another recommendation is to make sure you have a clean sensor/lens :-) There seems to be a hair (or similar) in the left side of all the images.
I don't think that was mentioned ... although I did skip through some bits !
did you use strobes/flash?
Excellent. Thank you.
Very detailed information love it thanks.
Great image.
Great content! I'll definitely try this technique the next time I'm shooting in a stream or at the beach.
great tutorial im newbie in photography thanks for sharing this
A much simpler way to take this type of picture is to simply set your camera on slow burst shoot six pictures at 1/30 of a second then put your camera back on single shot and take one picture of your clients now merge these pictures together in Photoshop. The end result is actually a superior looking photo because there will be even more motion blur on the water..
That is bracketing exposure, right?
Agree
That will do it. But this technic is more genuine.
So make your own video showing how to do that.
I appreciate it is possible to do it this way but if you want that kind of blur, why not just use an ND and do a longer exposure, and eliminate the post production challenges?
Like it very much. Will try soon.
Waiting for next par eagerly.
Very cool. You’re a good teacher!
Nice Tips
great tips on portrait photography!
this is amazing, thanks you
Thanks Pye. What focus mode do you use and where do you focus for a shoot like this?
Okay, I was stepping right along with you, then a wave hit me right in the face at #9: Use a high frame rate! Didn't see that coming but it makes a lot of sense. Hmm, also that is why you didn't use your camera timer to avoid wave shake of your tripod/camera. Too good, Pye. Great tripod tips too. Thanks for this video and I'm looking forward to part 2. If you can throw in a few tips for On1 Photo RAW while you're processing with LR, it would be appreciated.
Great video! Did u use a flash for this shooting?
Thanks for the knowledge!!!
It would be super fun to watch if you challenge Lee Murris and Patrick Hall from FStoppers
I've been waiting for this!!
Wonderful..tk you...going to give it ago 😊
Great instruction and inspiration. We do not have good wave action around here, but do have numerous rivers/streams/waterfalls. I will be giving this a try. Looking forward to the next installment. Keep up the fine work.
excellent!
Organized, Concise, informative. Thank you for the inspiration Pye to try something different. I'll head to the beach tomorrow, Look forward to Part 2.
Thank you
Fantastic idea. I have 2 beach photo sessions scheduled, and will definitely set this up!
Thanks for sharing this video!! Oh gods, you’d shudder to see my tripod. It’s been almost fully immersed in salt water, full of sand, it’s been bashed against granite, used as a hiking pole, scratched and dented to within an inch of its life. It still works though!!
Excellent tutorial. What kind of flash did you use, and what were the settings? Thank you.
Do you leave on image stabilisation or off since it’s on tripod? Do u use camera timer say 2 seconds
Are you using the strobe during the shot?
Great Tutorial as always Thanks Pye. Waiting For your Part 2.
What do you think about canon R7, will it be better for such photos than canon R due to better AF and 15 frames per second
Thanks a lot. I have a passion for photography and have started using DSLR just recently. Your explanations are really helping me learn a lot.
Great tutorial, well presented and awesome results for your clients.
I know that location well, shot there many times. It's beautiful in coastal Orange County.
Can we add speedlight for this kind of shoot?
Pliz, do the tripod shutter drag thing... Where the background look like its moving.
Always enjoy this style of images. Creative and eye catching. Thank you
Pye-good to see that you are well. thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am an appreciative subscriber. i LOVE the idea the environmental shutter drag portrait. what a wonderful "go-to". now i just need to practice your 1-10 steps. BIG thumbs up.
Great tutorial Pye, looking forward to part 2.
As always, great stuff from you, looking foward to part 2.