Neutral Density filters go hand-in-hand with Long Exposure photography. So in this video we’re going to take a look at the types of filters we can use out there. Also, the PDF with links I mentioned is included here for you to download. Enjoy!
Partner Spotlight: Outdoor Portraiture – Free Sample Pack
Get a free sample pack of ON1 Presets and Textures from the newest ON1 Photo Kit: Outdoor Portraiture by Liz LePage – coming soon!
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Tagged with Portrait
Long Exposure: My ND Filter 4-Step Process
It’s long exposure month in Plus and long exposure goes hand in hand with neutral density filters. I always carry neutral density filters with me to control shutter speed. Good ones are perfectly neutral and don’t affect the color of your scene. They’re like dark glasses for your camera and just like dark glasses, some are better than others.
This video I shot in Kauai of my 4-step ND-process is intended to answer some frequent questions I hear from students using neutral density filters:
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Tech Talk – Blending Modes
I remember in school (all those years ago) we used to combine multiple photos either in camera or in the darkroom by sandwiching multiple negatives together. It was a difficult and exacting process, or simply unpredictable at times.
ON1 Workflow – Lighting Challenges
I am excited to start this workflow video at the very beginning with some important lighting tips for capturing your subject. I was inspired by a new tire swing photo prop and wanted to give it a test run. I will share how I approached the lighting challenges for this location and then I will edit a couple photos in ON1 Effects to show you how I completed my inspiration for this session with a beautiful summer finish.
Posted in Bliss, ON1 Photo RAW 2017, Workflows for Photo RAW 2017
Tagged with Kids, Lighting, Portrait, Tips & Tricks
Long Exposure Challenge (Win Cash & Filters)
Let’s see your absolute best long exposure image. My friends at Hoya have been kind enough to sponsor this challenge by providing Solas 3.0 (10-stop) infra-red-neutral-density filters to the first, second, and third place winners. First place will also receive $150 in cash, while second gets $100. Matt and I will select the winning images as well as some runners up to showcase in a Long Exposure Challenge video we will produce at the end of the month. Below are the rules, how to enter and some tips on working with long exposures from both Matt and me.
ON1 Short Clip – Creatively Directing the Viewers Attention
As photographers, it is our job to direct the viewer’s eye to the place we want them to experience in the photo. Some would think that composition alone is the best way to do that, however, there are creative ways as well.
Posted in Short Clips for Photo RAW 2017
Nik® is Done – Matt Kloskowski’s Survival Guide for Switching to ON1
ON1 Guru Matt Kloskowski just released a new course for those left wondering what to do once their Nik Software stops working. The best part – the course is completely FREE!
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Long Exposure Photography: How to Get Longer Shutter Speeds
In this first video, we’re going to take a look at the basics of shutter speeds in the camera and how we can extend them. There’s of course Neutral Density Filters (ND)… but we really want to save that for last. So in this video we’ll talk about the 3 ways to get longer shutter speeds both with settings in the camera as well as when filters come in to play.
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July 2017 Photo Critique
Submission for the July Photo Critique is now closed. Submissions will reopen for next month on August 1st.
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