Long Exposure Photography is an effective way to make your images stand out from the crowd. Familiar locations can be transformed into stunning images simply by increasing the length of the exposure.

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Long Exposure Photography Tuition

Have you ever wanted to create those incredible images where the surface of running water is transformed to a beautifully smooth texture with a silky surface or the sky into a magical canvas of moving clouds merged into a clear sky while the rest of the image is a scene of peace and tranquility?

Welcome to the world of long exposure photography! Slow everything right down and learn how to turn seemingly ordinary scenes into truly mesmerising images.

Long Exposure Photography Tuition Details

During this 5 hour workshop I will guide you through the process of creating photographs using long exposures of anywhere from 10 - 60 seconds or more with the use of neutral density filters. This is a hands on workshop which will include some travel to various locations around London. When the tide allows the session will even include access to the Thames foreshore to capture images from a low angle across the river.

Understanding how to achieve accurate exposure and how to use a camera’s built-in light meter is not essential as all instruction will be provided although a basic grasp of camera settings is useful, as long exposure photography is a somewhat more advanced technique. During this 5 hour workshop I will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of how to calculate exposure accurately and how to make adjustments to your exposures to get the best results. I will explain the process in detail and offer advice on technical settings and composition.

Long exposure workshops are relaxed and informal. I always make sure to give as much attention to each participant as they need, so in order to get the most out of a session, groups are limited in size to no more than four people.  For larger groups, or for camera clubs or corporate style photography groups please contact me to discuss details.

Long Exposure Topics

• How to calculate Exposure in Stops

• Correct use of Tripods

• Use of Neutral Density (ND) filters

• Use of Polariser filters

• Reading Histograms

• Composition

Session Duration

Sessions last approximately five hours.

If you want more than five hours or to visit a location outside of London, that’s no problem, simply get in touch and arrange a session that suits your requirements. The rate for bespoke sessions is £40/hour plus travel expenses.

Location

Locations are all within London and can vary but will generally include views of the river Thames or views within or towards the City of London. Popular sites include Tower Bridge, the Millennium Bridge, the Shard and Canary Wharf.

Detailed joining instructions will be sent on confirmation of booking and receipt of payment.

Cost

£150.00 pp

Note: travel costs between locations is not included.

Payment must be made in full in advance.

Requirements

All workshop participants must bring:

• Digital SLR, Mirrorless or bridge camera capable of shooting in full manual mode with a fully charged battery. Spare batteries are highly recommended.

• Neutral Density filters with at least 6 Stops EV reduction. Ideally participants will bring a selection of filters, ranging from 3 - 15 stops EV. My preference is for LEE Filters although other brands are also available and are less expensive.

• Tripod. This is an essential! My preferred brand is Manfrotto.

Capture One Tuition

I use Capture One Pro for my workflow as I find it is by far the best post processing software on the market. If you are unfamiliar with this software, a free 30 day trial can be downloaded here. I am able to provide an introduction to Capture One workshop as a personal tuition session for 1-2 people. Sessions take place either at clients' home or office or in a cafe location in central London.