Anyone who takes photos at night or in low light can say that it opens them up to an entirely different way of seeing and capturing the world. However, there’s more to it than simply setting your camera to get the right exposure. With long exposures, you can also open your photography up to more creative opportunities. Are you interested in exploring this new world? Here’s a book you may want to add to your reading list for this year!
In his book “A Beginner’s Guide to After Dark Photography,” UK-based Gim Liu/Gimagery promises to show photographers how to create epic long exposures. Whether you’re a long-time photographer or a complete novice, you’ll find its in-depth, step-by-step guides useful for different types of long exposure photos. You’ll soon find yourself light painting words, capturing vehicle light trails, using steel wool, outlining and highlighting trajectory.
According to Gim Liu, the book has six main objectives:
- Introduce what to expect;
- Provide a firm understanding of the theory and practical side to the entire process;
- Prepare you for all aspects in relation to camera and photography equipment;
- Outline safety measures and precautions;
- Get you to apply all knowledge acquired whilst following individual guides to successfully take the photos;
- And equip you with knowledge and skills to further explore this discipline.
Once you’ve gone through all the objectives and learned the five types of long exposure photos, you’ll also unlock a bunch of other benefits that will take your photography to the next level. As you practice and perfect your long exposure photography, you’ll be able to expand your portfolio. You’ll also add a new technique to your creative tool kit, which will open you up to more forms of creative expressions. Just to name a few!
Interested in adding this book to your photography bookshelf this year? You can learn more about it and grab a copy on Amazon for $38! You can also watch the video above to get a preview of the lessons and sample photos you’ll find inside.
