Long Exposure Photography Guide and Tips
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- A guide to long exposure photography. All photos by Gordon. Filmed by Ben Harvey.
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A guide to long exposure photography. All photos by Gordon. Filmed by Ben Harvey.
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Great stuff.... how are you finding the lumix g9?
Your ads are so funny 😂😂
I don’t understand the “thumbs down” - if you’re a great photographer, you’d have wished for information like this and so wouldn’t give a thumbs down. If you’re new to photography, then this information is absolutely vital to great Long Exposure images.
I think it was a brilliant video with every bit informative.
Thank you!
Thanks Bruce! Sadly there are a lot of people who just dislike for other reasons or without even thinking. It can be quite disheartening being on UA-cam, but fortunately the positive comments and reasonable, polite people remain the majority and I try to focus on them.
I can't understand it either, Bruce.
Some people really go all the way out just to turn perfectly good work down.
I am an experienced Photographer. Actually, I love to be called Photographer. And regardless of my vast experience, I always go around to check whatever other people are doing AND LEARN WITH THEM, shamelessly.
Acting like that, I hope I will never be obsolete.
My word of advise to new Photographers: Always be ready to learn, always get rid of the senseless critics.
I agree Bruce... this was an excellent video, filmed with zest, fun, and good lessons. Some will downvote just 'because'...
are you new to youtube or something? he like to dislike ratio shows over 95% of people who watched this video liked the content and you're whining about 88 dislikes in comparison to 4.4k likes? i wish i could thumbs down your dumbass comment
There are a group of really good photo/camera websites, and Cameralabs is one of them. The Thumbs Down vote should come with a reason, this gives the video creator an idea of what is at fault.
This is by far the best guide on this subject I have seen on UA-cam. thanks!
Thanks! Please share and subscribe!
Same!
General Rule for ND Filters:
- Little Stopper (6 Stops) to blur people and movement at 1/2 s
- Big Stopper (10 Stops) to blur movements from water and/or clouds for 30s to 1min
- Super Stopper (15 Stops) to blur cloud movement w/o water for 2-4min
when you say "30s to 1min" is that daytime or nighttime? thanks
Finally... someone who explains it for people with less experience.
Great video
Thanks! Also check out my new Moon tutorial!
@@cameralabs seeing that I'm now subscribed to your channel, I certainly will 😁
Definitely one the most simple, easy, understandable videos on the subject that I have come across...keep up the great work sir.i am subscribing...good luck and god bless.
Thanks!
Probably the most well put together on Long exposure photography I’ve ever seen. Plenty of videos teach people how to shoot long exposure but don’t ever mention Nd filters. this video not only mentioned them but gave a bit of beginner knowledge on them. Very useful 👍
Thanks, glad you found it useful!
Thank you Gordon! Excellent video, and a clear, focused ( no pun intended), and thorough explanation of the relationship between ISO, aperture, shutter speed, the filters, and the light they control. CHEERS!!
Thanks! Glad you found it useful!
Thanks for the video! that casual UFO abduction at 2:35 freaked me the hell out. 🤣 Man i had a long day
By far the best tutorial i have watched ive searched for hours and came across quick rubbish videos but after watching this i now understand long exposure. Great in depth tutorial mate. Thank you ✊
You're very welcome, glad you found it useful and I hope you get a chance to check out my other videos!
Great explanation and video, also made me laugh at some points too. Instant sub! Looking forward to more vids
Thanks Alex, much appreciated!
Good content and presentation! You answered all my questions on how to do this... now all I have to do is experiment with my gear to perfect it..... THANKS!!
Thanks and you're very welcome!
Just getting into photography and love the info, thank you
You're very welcome!
Gordon, your energy is greatly appreciated! Your guide is direct and easy to understand. Thank you....
Thanks, you're very welcome!
Wow this was great! Thanks so much for sharing. Some really useful info here.
Thanks, you're welcome! It's one of my favourite techniques, so there was lots to say!
I have been watching your videos since my first dslr, an oly e520. Still here some years later, while waiting for my panny G9 to arrive. Cheers Gordon!
2:35 Proof of aliens, i knew it!!!!
Ok but the lochness monster realy is a hoax
That's the first 20-minute photography video that's kept me interested enough to watch it all in two years of trying to learn about this subject well done on your presentation, fantastic!
Thankyou! I hope you enjoy my review videos too!
@@cameralabs Cheers I'll check them out!
I've seen you on the beach! I'll bring my camera next time
Always bring your camera!
Thank you so much Gordon. I really learned a lot from this and as a beginner i cant want until the weekend and get out there and shoot. Thank you!!
You're very welcome! I hope the shooting session goes well!
Brighton
Was just there in November... loved it!! only had a short time though..
You covered everything I wanted to know about long exposure. Other UA-cam presenters always leave something out, you didn't. WELL DONE!
Thanks, I try to cover as much as I can!
you taught me how to use my first DSLR more than 10 years ago! I greatly appreciate everything you do :)
Fantastic video! I like the idea of JPEG photos directly from camera. Nowadays too many people are talking about computer skills, PS, LR etc, rather than camera skills. Appreciate your contribution! Hope to see more videos like this. Subscribed.
One of the best explanations of how to do long exposure photography that I have seen. Thank you so much.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
This is by far one of the best videos on long exposure photography, you made it so simple to understand and covered both creative as well as technical/scientific principles of Long Exposure photography... thanks a lot...
Thankyou, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for a great guide. I think what makes this one stand out is that you are actually out with your camera doing all the trail and error live on location, as opposed to lecturing behind a desk. That said, i really wish you could talk more about your composition selection and way of thinking when building the frame.
Would love to see more of those in depth tutorials . Cheers.
I can not thank you enough. Trying to get into photography and this video helped me massively!
You're welcome! (you can thank me with a like and a sub!)
I love this stuff. Ive been using my Lumix Fz70 for night time photos and I stumbled upon youre stuff. I had never thought to take a long exposure durring the day. Thanks for giving me another tool in my art.
You're very welcome!
After searching for days, I finally stumbled upon this video. It has been THE BEST explanation on ND filters and settings I have seen. Thank you very much! I subscribed ;)
Thanks Alexandra!
Just caught this one Gordon, enjoyed it because you explain without faffing around, big thumbs up.
loved the fact that you taught me something without overtly trying to sell a product, which got you an instant like and subscribe.
Thanks, glad it helped!
I think "you can buy me a coffee using the link below" is the best plug for Pay Pal or Patreon that I've ever heard. So smooth :)
This was awesome! I have been struggling to learn Long Exposure photography (newbie) and it's been challenging for sure. You brought up so many tips/techniques that I could actually understand. I will give it another go tomorrow and see what happens. Thanks so much. A total THUMBS UP!!!
Great! I'm glad you found it useful!
This is great. A video about photography rather than about equipment.
Thanks, glad you found it useful!
Came here for the info on long exposure, stayed for the chat at 18:46, left satisfied. Thanks Gordon.
Thanks, glad to be of service!
Watched loads of these videos. This is the only one that made perfect sense. Thank you.
Thanks Chris, glad you found it useful!
Thank you Gordon for bringing me to your other site here this is awesome I'm going to go to Amazon and buy your book. I love the way you explained things you make it so easy to understand. I'm very glad that I found you on UA-cam you rock brother.
Thanks Danny, I'm really proud of this video - it represents a bit of an upgrade over that first one you saw from long ago! Thanks also for ordering me book, I hope you enjoy it!
Gordon, I simply love your techniques and, especially, your style. You have such a great way of explaining things in such a spirited way. You kept my attention riveted on every word and image you presented. Just ordered your book as well. I think you may have a coffee in the mix very soon, too. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Thanks Mike, glad you like my approach, and thanks for ordering my book too!
Thank you! Just starting in long exposure photography and your video is the most helpful one I've watched by far!
I thought half of the 21 minutes was gonna be nonsense but I learn so much than other video about Long Exposure👌 thank you for that
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
This is gold right there.... Very educational for me. Thanks Gordon!
Awesome video Gordon.i am new to filters and never done a long exposure before,the little stopper is in the post so i am now excited and confident about pulling it off.you have a new fan
Thanks Jackie, good luck with it! It's a really fun technique!
What an excellent teaching tool, Gordon. Thanks so much!
You're welcome!
Subscribed and watching Gordon's videos since 2012, absolutely helpful and well made videos. Thank you very much!
Thanks!
This was sooo helpful! I’m getting my first DSLR so I can start getting better photos for my travel blog but I had absolutely no idea where to start. This is awesome! 👌🏼
Thanks, you're very welcome! You might find my book useful too!
I knew a bit about long exposure but the info on the filters was good to learn! Thanks Gordon.
You're welcome!
Great advice. You can get some incredible shots with long exposures. Thanks for creating this video.
Thanks! Yes, it's one of my favourite techniques to use, especially as you can get great results without ANY post processing!
Wow. Exceptional content from a great teacher
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Have you seen my Moon tutorials?
I absolutely love the way you are explaining things, you are born to do this, you make it interesting for us. Keep up the good work, did learn lots of things already, looking forward for more guides !
Thanks! I'm planning more guides as we speak...
Very comprehensive and useful content. Thank you so much ....
Gordon, invaluable, your delivery of this subject is top notch, you put some much into this, I'd like to say a big thank you, now I subscribe and I'm even one of your bell ringers!!
Thankyou!
Awesome tutorial. Thanks Gordon!
Thanks for detailed explanation. You made it so easy to understand. Well done.
Thanks, hope you get to try it out!
Thanks a lot! This is by far the most informative video about long exposure, very nicely done!🙌
This is beyond brilliant sir please accept my gratitude for you!!
You're very welcome!
Brilliant. Cuts out all the gobbledegook and makes it easy to understand. I might even buy your book...!
Thanks Maggie, and bonus thanks if you get my book too!
Gordon Laing bonus thanks just earned! Will be a good companion to Lumix G9 which should arrive tomorrow.
Thanks Maggie, hope you enjoy it!
Thanks so much, as a total beginner that’s been struggling with Long Exposure you have given me much more straight forward information without gobbledygook, in plain English. I’m in Blackpool next weekend and will give it a try, but it will be daylight so I’ll try with my 10 stop.
Yes, I’m going to look at getting your book too
Thanks! You'll get some great results in Blackpool, night or day. If you're near Liverpool, that can be great too - I've used LEs on both cathedrals, the Radio City Tower and down at Albert Dock. Thanks also for considering my book, I hope you grab a copy and find it useful!
Gordon Laing I’m in Horwich so Liverpool, Southport, Blackpool are all easy to get to. Going to be midday Sunday so I’ll just try and see what happens.
I'm always sceptical when UA-cam decides which video I'm going to watch next. I made it until about nine minutes........before ordering your book from Amazon. It will be here tomorrow. Damn you UA-cam and thank you Gordon!
Thankyou Dan! I'm glad you found my video and found it useful enough to go for the book too - I hope you'll be happy with it, let me know what you think!
Great information! Thank you! You speak very naturally off the cuff!
This is one of the more informative photography videos I've come across. Thank you.
Thanks! You're very welcome! I hope it inspires you to try some long exposures!
Thanks Gordon, that was one hell of a guide. Sure saved me some time on trial and error in the future.
Glad to be of help! Please share it with anyone you think might like it!
As a relative beginner to photography and long exposures i found this video super helpful and i was somehow able to snap long exposures which looked good, this was super helpful
You're welcome!
Awesome video Gordon. I been watching your videos since 2006. When I start my photography journey..
Thanks, you've been with me since the start of my UA-cam journey 12 years ago!
Hi gordon great video very well explained ive been scratching my head for ages about long exposure photography.
Glad you found it useful, I hope you get to try it out!
@@cameralabs yeah will do mate.
excellent guide, clear and concise! i was at the coast last weekend and all my long exposures were overexposed! I know why now. Subscribed
great tips... my camera has live bulb mode with a histogram. so i can see the exposure while its being created love that feature
Very helpful I love long exposure images and I'm quite new so I didn't know about these nd filters love the video very easy to understand
You're welcome! Hope you get to try it out!
I really enjoyed this, along with all your tutorials cheers from North Wales.
Thanks, you are very welcome!
A very informative and relaxing experience. Thank you. 👍
You're very welcome!
Thank you Gordon. I have always appreciated your tutorials ever since DSLR Tips. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! You're very welcome!
PS - and yours was the first comment too, thanks!
Gordon Laing lol, forgot to say First!!!
Without doubt the best video i have seen here on UA-cam.Well done.
Thankyou very much, that's very kind!
Came across your channel quite by accident, but loved your style, presentation, and content. Your humour is spot on. Subscribed and liked! Thanks!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, and hope you like my other videos too!
Great video Gordon, I just purchased your book because I liked your teaching so much!
I’ve been using a lower f-stop (more open aperture) to get some great shallow depth of field shots, but the information in your book “How to Get Perfect Pictures Straight Out of the Camera“ on closing the aperture on a lens (a higher f-stop) increasing the depth of field, to grow light spikes through tree leaves by using a small aperture is simply amazing. The accompanying photograph, the “Autumnal Veil” tops it off!
Wonderful book!
Thanks! Remember to only use really small apertures for those effects, NOT for general shooting as they can soften the overall quality. So when you see an opportunity for spikes, close it down, but otherwise go for larger apertures! PS - your music channel sounds great!
@@cameralabs Thank you...and yes, I've not been opening up the aperture for general photography but that will shortly change!. Question: I often compare iPhone pics with my new Cannon M50 Mark II and and the iPhone really gets the blue sky correct and the M50 a little washed out. I've been using the Manual Mode to learn but Landscape is better while HDR Art Bold is a little cartoonish.
I like what you say about not having a naked sky as in The Foggy Church or washing out the sky as in The High Key but to get a bluer sky what would you suggest? Auto settings, polarizer, long exposure, all three??? (The answer's probably in your book but I'm only up to The Bonfire March in the Kindle version of your book.)
And next time you're in NYC, if you have the inclination, let me know, and we'll take pictures at Los Tacos or one of my favorite coffee shops.
@@RichieVitale cor I'd love to visit NY again, it's been 2.5 years. Which is your favourite coffee place? I really liked Third Rail near Washington Sq. Anyway, for a deeper blue sky, you could use a polariser or increase the digital saturation, like using a vivid / landscape / vibrant preset.
@@cameralabs Daily Provisions btwn 9th and 10th for their salted fudge brownie. It’s a chain, but it’s near Whole Foods and a skating rink and it’s in a brand new fun little walkway between 9th and 10th Ave just below 33rd Street. Lots of families, mothers and kids, which makes it fun.
Old style, all wood, is La Colombe Coffee with draft Oatmilk latte...yummy!!!
601 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
Though now that I have my camera I’m hitting some new joints. Once, in San Fran I went through a 3-hour coffee crawl on a rental bike.
I got a set of 4 ND filters from K&F (3, 4, 6 & 10) and polarizers for my 49, 52 and 55 mm polarizers I'm trying tomorrow my the Central Park rowing lake. I also got some step-up rings but wanted the polarizers in the correct sizes.
Thanks for the advice...the book really is great!!!!!
@@RichieVitale cheers! If you're shooting long exposure in NY, my favourite spot is still on the Brooklyn side, looking back at the city - that photo's in the book. Actually there's a few NY shots in there as you'll recognise!
Much love for shooting with no after effects. We are a dying breed.
Thanks! You might enjoy my book, In Camera!
Great help Gordon. Thank you, Eric Stogner.
You're very welcome!
Thank you for this and thank too to my friend Ben Harvey for the videography. I have just downloaded the kindle version of your book and look forward to absorbing what I need to learn over the coming days and weeks.
Thanks for ordering my book Stephen, and yes, Ben did a great job here!
Came here because of the Fstoppers link and was very pleased by your straight forward explanation. I already do long exposures but it is nice to hear how others approach it, compare techniques and to check I'm doing it right! Thanks. Have subscribed.
Thanks David, glad you liked it and thanks for subbing!
Great. Really useful practical information presented in a very watchable style.
Thanks!
Great presentation Gordon! I learned something useful. Much appreciated. Now I'm keen to get out over the weekend, find a nice location and practice.
Great video, thanks. Just venturing into trying long exposures. Unfortunately my budget wasn’t there for a good system at the moment so I got a screw on filter however I’ve realised it’s not going to be dark enough for what I want! That being said it’ll come in useful those times when it’s just too bright and sunny!
Remember you can always shoot just before it gets really dark - you may not need a filter then.
Thank goodness I came across your channel. Super tips thank you
you're very welcome!
Have just bought some new photography gear, an XT3 (might be forced to sell m43 stuff to fund), and Gordon’s “In camera” book. Plan to take both on my Pembrokeshire holiday next week and try to take my skills to a new level. Thanks for all the hard work over the years Gordon 👍🏻
You're very welcome, thanks for buying my book! Have a great trip!
Great video, thanks for sharing tips… I will have a look at getting your book! On my Christmas list🤗👍
Cheers!
Excellent primer Gordon. One other thing I always teach people is to make sure they remove their camera strap. (I never use one anyway). But a camera strap hanging off your camera during a long exposure acts like a small sail and catch the slightest breeze which runs the risk of moving your camera and introducing blur of the unwanted kind. Excellent video once again.
Thanks, and yes, that's a great tip. They can be terrible when you're filming too.
Excellent tutorial on long exposure Gordon. Entertaining too! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, you're welcome!
Loved the video Gordon
I thought this was Sting teaching me photography!! Great video and thank you
Every shot you take...
fantastic video tutorial Gordon! perfect timing as i just about to try long exposure and even just brought an ND filters. Can't wait to try it out
Great stuff, hope you have fun with it!
Loved it Gordon, thanks for all your hard work mate, cheers, Bob,
You're welcome Bon, thanks!
Super useful. Really comprehensive and well thought out, and just good to watch! 👍
Thanks!
Thanks. Can't wait to try this.
I have a Panasonic G7 with lens kit, 4 stop filter in the filter kit.
I already knew some things but I definitely enjoyed watching the video! It's a pleasure to hear you! Thank you very much for the video and you have a new suscriber here :)
Thanks for subbing!
Mr. Laing, as a budding long exposure nooby, I really appreciate you taking the time to make these video's. Your expertise, insight, tips and tricks are very much appreciated. I would write more superlatives, but I'm off to find your book selections and purchase a copy or two. Cheers.
Thanks! I hope you enjoy my book - thanks for ordering a copy!
Perfect. Thank you Gordon. Great vlog, and just the type of information that I am in need of at the moment. It helps to see it all assembled and put to use before a purchase. Now I feel more informed about it. Thank you!
You're very welcome! I hope to do more of these in the future...
Thanks again Gordon. I look forward to learning more from you!
Thanks for the good video. This is the easiest and most well explained video that I have watched.
Thank you, mate for this very informative, helpful and generous tutorial!
You're very welcome!
What a superb tutorial! Lots of great tips, conveyed with enthusiasm and a deep level of expertise worn lightly. Thank you so much - hugely enjoyable. I hit that subscribe button in double-quick time!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Gordon, Have just finished my first read of your 'In Camera' book. What a great read, I'm sure I'll be starting it again soon. Love the layout and that I can pick it up and put it down and not lose track. My favourite was the Rock at Dinant (p185) That reflection is amazing! When's the next book coming out? 😉
Thanks Glenn! I actually started curating photos for a second volume, but got side-tracked by all my reviews here - it's very hard to squeeze time in for a book! But i would like to do another, maybe a bit different next time... Glad you liked that Dinant photo! There was so much to see in that small town!
Gordon, Thank you for the ND filter tips. I've struggled with the circular kind, getting distortions. I'll see about the slide-in kind in the future. Great video as usual. You are a real pro.
Thanks! Were the circular ones variable NDs? Sometimes they can produce strange effects. But a normal ND, be it circular or slide-in, has the potential to be the same. Hope the tutorial helped!
Yes, I was getting strange distortions using circular variable ND filters. I’ll stick with single density filters from now on! Thanks!
@@edwinscox yes, it's the variable part that's the problem.