With the backlight set, iterate through multiple test exposures to hone in the settings for the key and fill lights. Analyze the relationship between the model and the background, breaking down each exposure. Learn to identify the variables affecting each capture. Understand the relationship between pose, lighting, camera lens selection and background to master this technique of long exposure.
After creating a solid lighting foundation, work through a series of captures by adding camera movement. With the addition of camera movement, learn to create new long exposure effects in relationship to the new background.
Learn to integrate camera movement with moving poses while also adding additional movement on the subject with a fan. Examine your captures to discern how to maintain focus while achieving the long exposure affect of variable movement within your setup. Experiment with your shutter speed to creat...
Create a completely different look with a change in wardrobe, adding a gel, but virtually no change to your lighting setup. Maximize your shoot time by making simple tweaks to achieve a vastly different look.
