This summer I photographed more people then I typically do. I got used to telling people to meet me around 6:30. A few days ago I told my friend just that, so when we met I was shocked that in fall the days start getting shorter. Opps! So my shoot didn’t go well but I wanted to at least get a few pictures. I loathed the idea of coming back with nothing. It was well past sunset into the twilight time of sundown.
I knew that I could always bump my ISO up to a crazy number but if I did they would be bad and mega grainy. I decided to try to shoot with a long exposure instead. I had my ISO on 100, but my exposure needed to be @ 4seconds to expose correctly.I set my camera on a tripod and used the self timer ad I forgot my remote shutter release. I also lowered my F-stop to about 4-5. It took a few tries to get it perfect but it was fun to try. I was honest with my subject and told her about the time and light loss and it was kind of a gamble (I should also say this was a free shoot for a friend)
Here are my results
They came out very well.
4 seconds is a LONG time! Did you use the auto-shutter release? Your images remind that I NEED a tripod!
I forgot my release so I used the cameras 10 sec timer. I wanted to make sure the camera didn’t have any shake.
Your pictures turned out really well!
Wow!!
Your pictures are really nice! …thank you for your “like” notification on my post!!
I agree with rangewriter, four seconds seems like an eternity when it comes to shooting an animate subject. Your friend did an amazing job of remaining quite still. I couldn’t detect even a hint of motion blur in any of your shots. Well done!
Thanks Rob!
You did great compensating for your lighting challenge. She has an adorable smile!
I think they look great!
Thanks for finding my blog so that I could find you! Will be back to look around. ly
You’re very talented. Great photos! God bless
we are your friends..and you did shoot for us
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In order to minimize any mechanical vibration, I shelled out the cash and bought a remote shutter-release. It’s been pretty sweet to use.
I love using my wireless release too. Well worth the few bucks I paid.
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Kind greetings,
Marianne
Been missing your posts – hope everything is ok…
Life has been insane
I have taken a new designer position with an education company. I hope to get back in the groove today.
thank you for asking!
Oh, what a relief to see you’re working and haven’t gone off somewhere. Look forward to the next post. All the talk about shutters and time relay or is it delay? … above my head. I more or less aim my little digital and press the button and hope for the best. Been developing my eye to spot things.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are in the midst of a great Thanksgiving weekend!