Author: Alex Wise

I'm a twenty something male that currently lives in Melbourne, Australia. Originally from Tasmania, I moved to Melbourne in January 2011 and have since been shooting urban and seascape long exposures around Victoria. Away from photography I'm a sucker for a nice coffee, yoyo's and a good tv series.
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Guide to Daytime Long Exposures

A small buying guide and photography tips to assist you in making the right purchases to photograph daytime long exposures. Using strong neutral density filters will allow you to shoot 1-5 minute exposures during the day depending on the conditions. If you’re bored with photography, neutral density filters are a great way to rejuvenate your hobby and get passionate again.

Camera with graduated neutral density filters
My day time long exposure setup consisting of a Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 17-40, B+W 110 and a Cokin Z-Pro Neutral Graduated FIlters

It can be rewarding but also sometimes challenging as you’re forced to look at a scene from the perspective of how a long exposure will transform it. This guide should help guide you on what equipment you will need if you want to shoot daylight long exposure photography and a few photography tips on how to calculate the long exposure shutter speed.

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37 Inspiring Photographers

As more and more photographers post their shots online, it becomes harder to find emerging talented photographers worth watching.  I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourite photographers who inspire me with their amazing work. All images are linked to the rest of the photographers gallery.

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2009

It’s fair to say 2009 was the year of the long exposures for me. I’ve had a lot of fun with the Canon 5D Mark II and B+W 110 filter over the year and looking back am surprised how many photographs I actually took.

I hope 2009 was a good year for your photography!

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Mounting your Photography

Untitled-1Eeek huge image, sorry!

Inspired by a thread on a photography forum I frequent, I set out to mount some of my favourite shots. The process is easy and also quite cheap so it works out a nice way of presenting your photography.

A few things are needed

  • Prints – 8×6″ prints from RgbDigital at $0.95 each.
  • Foamcore – $14 for a 40×30″ black sheet from Artery. You can find this at your local arts and craft store and is available in both black and white colours.
  • Stanley knife – This was already laying around but is available at most places including arts and craft stores, hardware stores and maybe supermarkets.
  • Self adhesive spray – $10 for a can and is available at arts and craft stores and hardware stores. This is used to stick the print to the foamcore.
  • Bluetac – $3.50 a packet and is used to stick the foamcore to the wall.
  • Ruler – A metal ruler works well to ensure you get a consistent and straight cut.
  • Something to cut onto like a kitchen chopping board.

Learn from my mistake and avoid the print from bubbling by putting the mounted print under a heavy book to smoothen it out. Also take care when placing the print onto the foamcore so you’re not stuck with fingerprints.

This wouldn’t be complete without a cheesy timelapse video with cameo appearances from my 7 year old cousin and dad.