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Long Exposure Phone Photography Tip!

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Video: Long Exposure Phone Photography Tip! From Shoot to Post In this article/video, we’re talking about long exposure photography, but there’s a catch. In an effort to help open up our minds regarding the creative process and focus less on the gear, I’m going to walk you through the process of capturing and editing a long exposure image – all on an iPhone 11 Pro Max (you’ll just need a “live photo” feature on whichever smartphone camera you’re using). We’ll also go over how to use this technique on a DSLR and mirrorless camera as well.  How to Shoot a Long Exposure Photo with Your Phone Step 1: Use a Tripod Regardless of whether you’re using a phone or a DSLR or mirrorless camera, you’ll need to use a tripod to stabilize your camera and minimize (or eliminate) camera shake. For this tutorial, I used Peak Design’s Travel Tripod. It’s small and sturdy, and it even comes with a phone adapter that you can pull out of the center column. You can find affordable, low budget tripods...

The Quick and Dirty Way to Do Long Exposures Without a Neutral Density Filter

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First off, obviously owning and using a neutral density filter rather than relying on these software tricks will always be the best option. Secondly, Harmsen's method is going to probably give you a cleaner final result, and his way is a lot more flexible in terms of shooting conditions at the cost of needing up to hundreds of photos taken and lengthy processing time in post. My way is going to be really simple, obvious, and relies on pre-planning your image. I relied on it back when I got started writing gear reviews before I accumulated an arsenal of step up and step down rings for my filters. What's important is that you don't let gear limitations get the best of you, and instead you do the best you can with your circumstance. No filters were used in the making of this photo. 1. The Faster the Movement the Better First, the scene needs to be appropriate for the method. Think streams, rivers, and waterfalls with flowing water rather than choppy lakes. T...