The Simple Long Exposure Tip Nobody Talks About

Long Exposure Photography  •  Photography Tips

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When I first started in Long Exposure photography, I became very frustrated.

I purchased all of the right gear, and I followed the simple steps as listed with various online blogs.

Yet, at least half of the time, my photos were boring, and the long exposure effect was minimal.

I discovered something pretty important on my own that no online tutorial had covered for me.

I want to share my discovery with you today in this quick tip so that you can avoid the headaches that I endured.

Photograph #1 By Kent DuFault

Here’s one of my early attempts at Long Exposure Photography that left me scratching my head. You can barely see the long exposure effect!

Photograph #2 By Kent DuFault

Here is another attempt after I discovered my quick tip that I am going to share with you today.

The quick tip is almost embarrassingly simple, yet so important to your success.

Photograph #3 By Kent DuFault

Here’s your Long Exposure quick tip:

The angle of view from the camera to the subject will play a critical role when capturing the Long Exposure effect. When this angle is shallow, the effect is minimized. When this angle is deeper, the effect is maximized.

It’s also essential to take into account the angle of the subject movement as relative to the camera position and point-of-view. But that’s a discussion for another day.

Photograph #4 By Kent DuFault

Remember, a deep angle equals a fantastic long exposure effect! Next time you’re out for some long exposure shots, give this tip a try and see how it works for you.

About the Author:
Kent DuFault is an author and photographer with over 35 years of experience. He’s currently the director of content at the online photography school, Photzy.

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