How to Take long exposures without filters

In this video, I create long exposure/fine art photography images with no filters!
The only ingredients required to capture long exposure photography is a sturdy tripod and a little know-how!
iFootage Tripod TC6
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If you have never tried long exposure photography before because you thought you needed to buy expensive filters and filter holders think again. It very possible to create awesome long-exposure images with no attachments at all. Just a decent tripod and possibly an intervalometer. Although the latter accessory is definitely optional.
Please watch the video and leave a comment if you have any questions at all.
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[@SidBonkers51]

Refreshing to see a company happy to support a Photographer/KZbinr without asking for a review or even a plug in return. ps. congrats to Derek

[@GaryGough]

Me too Sid. Cheers 👍👍

[@iancharles7737]

Great video Gary. You certainly make photography less complicated that sometimes I feel it is! Hope you’re keeping well.

[@dilus13]

Congrats Derek, lucky lad and thanks Gary for the opportunity to be in the draw. Another great Vlog on long exposure, how I wish I wasn’t so landlocked but I guess it might work on a fast moving river with some moving clouds maybe, will give it a go sometime 👍

[@GaryGough]

Absolutely, it works exactly the same 👍👍

[@tobyjugg6202]

Thats a cracking tutorial for those of us who haven't got all them expensive filters - Thanks muchly for your time in maki9ng something so very helpful and practical - BIG thumbs up Mr G.

[@RM831BC4E4]

Another awesome Vlog Gary Gough. I think that last image looked very clean and exactly what people are looking for from long exposure. Your vlogs are very helpful and knowledgeable. I for one appreciate them very very much. Cheers for taking the time and sharing your experience with us viewers/members yet again. Well done to the winner of the iFootage Tripod. D Armitage Richie x

[@GaryGough]

Thanks Richie 👍

[@RM831BC4E4]

@@GaryGough No problem.

[@rosssayer6524]

Again we have witnessed great info on Long Exposure from the expert, really enjoyable. Thank you. I'll be looking forward to trying this out myself.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Ross 👍👍

[@JohnSmith-nt5sx]

Great video! I have been racking my brain on how to do more long exposure shots without getting filters. Thank you for the common sense approach! This will give me all sorts of new opportunities!

[@GaryGough]

Happy to help! cheers John 👍👍

[@jimcooke5590]

Brilliant Gary loved the demonstration and congratulations to Derek

[@GaryGough]

Thanks Jim 👍👍

[@Stone1108]

This is exactly what I was showing my daughter to do yesterday, Father’s Day, on a beach at West Bay. Wish we could have stayed later for lower light. Well explained Gary, thanks. 📸👏

[@MrsMinx50]

Excellent tutorial Gary very informitive and well explained, your images were stunning as always . Congratulations to Derek on winning the tripod look forward to the next one 👍

[@GaryGough]

Thanks May 👍👍

[@photojames]

I was expecting a lot more entries for your competition. I love the passion you have for photography even after so many years.

[@shamanbeartwo3819]

One added benefit of doing it this way was that the later in the early evening you shot, the more lights in the distance appeared in the shot which I think added to it.

[@terrybrooks395]

I used to love the app I had on my Sony A7R II, it was the "Smooth Water" app, it stacked multiple images into one RAW file in camera, very configurable, guaranteed no optical issues or colour casts as there's no extra glass in front of the lens Best way to do it in my opinion but very heavy on shutter count if you're not using a mirrorless camera set on electronic shutter You can do this any time of day you like, e.g. if you want a 2 minute exposure you can take 120 x 1 sec exposures and median blend in PS/Affinity/etc, that gives the same result and guaranteed no optical defects or colour casts from filters

[@GaryGough]

I've seen this done before. It works pretty good as well 👍👍

[@chetansp912]

Can you please explain a bit more on the calculations you mentioned above?

[@johnward2964]

Great video....and it even had some irony thrown in. At about 48 seconds into the video we see a sign that shows boogie boards and surfboards for hire.....at 50 seconds we see a pancake flat sea! Your videos are always worth watching. Thank you :-)

[@lisarobertson7011]

really enjoying your videos Gary! some great content - thank you !

[@GaryGough]

Very welcome

[@gavlosmedia6323]

A great vid Gary. And really well done to Derek on the win

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Gavin 👍👍

[@bcegerton]

Really enjoyed this video Gary, such precise explanations and Saltburn looks great, loved those very first shots of the tramway

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Brian 👍👍

[@niftytwo]

Without doubt, excellent tutorial and solid ideas work extremely well. I love your technique and your knowledge. Thank you Gary. You have got me off my comfort excuse chair. Thanks Mate.

[@jimusher1107]

Well you did it again Gary you have entertained and educated me and no doubt countless others, your easy going manner is so refreshing you are a down to earth guy that most people can relate to you are a joy to watch and learn from keep up the good work and thank you my friend take care and stay safe.

[@ThinkingPhotography]

Great inspirational video to show how easy it is to do long exposures without fancy gear. And of course, well done to lucky Derek! Thanks for doing that Gary, it's great to have a few pointers as to where the best camera accessories are, as you say - hard earned cash shouldn't be wasted!

[@richritter]

I really like the last one with the pipe! Although I think the 2 minute one with red marker is really sharp! Cool video!

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Rich 👍👍

[@markielinhart]

Brilliant‼️I’m a subscriber to the KISS principal. I like to think that I’m a photographer, not an ai technician…✌️🌻

[@tysonator5433]

I will do more longer expo seascapes in the future borrowing Gary G technique. Good video Gary. Personally I did want set of Lee filters for landscape shots until I saw the price !

[@Dez_Blanchfield]

Gary this was huge fun to watch.. both the "how to" guide shooting long exposures without filters, and.. I loved your whacky made but awesomely fair competition give away.. like you, I'm a crazy huge can for iFootage.. I've purchased one of their mono-poles ( the C180-II ) and love it.. now I'm pondering saving up and getting the tripod version from them ;-) thanks!!

[@GaryGough]

You’re welcome and thank you xx

[@joyriggphotography]

WOW, Great video Gary, I now need to head to the coast and give this a try, ThankYou.

[@GaryGough]

Thanks Joy 👍👍

[@142dhruv]

Namastey Sir Gough! Your videos are making me go out there and try long exposure photography myself! I did go out the other days and I definitely did not get good results but I did learn a lot!

[@martingjsmith]

Really enjoyed this excellent video.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Martin 👍👍

[@julianj7d374]

Nothing goes in front of my glass, ever. This is genius. Thanks it is a no brainer. But didnt think of it. Subscribed!

[@timrosenburgh9485]

Another great video Gary. Some good advice and great images. Nice drone shots as usual and the farmer muck spreading with the birds above.

[@glennvanderheyden987]

I learned a lot. Thank you

[@GaryGough]

Glad it was helpful!

[@urbanrot]

So glad this came up on suggested videos I really enjoyed watching this and it's helped me understand a lot more about how cameras work in manual mode as I'm still learning... thank you

[@mkwalk2385]

Nicely done Gary! I learned something really helpful and I appreciate you sharing this with us. I just became a subscriber.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers and thanks for the sub! 👍

[@kaspianbluec.8556]

Omgoodness. Thank you SO much for sharing this video. Seriously!!! While I cannot even say I'm a armature (or even a newb?) here, as the camera equipment I have has only collected dust over the last 5yrs. Upon watching this video, however, its given me - hope - that I “can” do this. Landscape/ long exposure, abstract and macro photography is what I've been wanting to get into, however, after combing through all the KZbin Photographers I've watched, has kept me rather quite intimidated, as all this gear is - indeed - quite expensive. So ya, this has renewed my desire to get into this hobby, albeit career. Admittedly, however, I am quite the newb here. Yet hoping to change/ remedy that in time. Again, thank you for sharing this w/ us here. You've been not only very informative, yet very easy to understand. Love it!!! ^_^

[@michaelwestdyk1742]

Well done. Very interesting video. Very talented. I may be taking my sister in laws wedding pics in September 2022, so this can be an interesting option.

[@boyanfg]

Simple and effective! Thank you for sharing this.

[@GaryGough]

You're very welcome!

[@seamusrice1865]

Fantastic tutorial your picture at the end was amazing like a low lying fog, really enjoying them 😀😊👍

[@lindaroberts102]

Firstly thank you, I have learnt so much from you and managed to get a misty waterfall last week . I was so happy I was dancing . Secondly , in this vlog , when it shows the camera taking the long exposure shot is flash being used. I was watching intently trying to absorb everything and it looked like the area in front of the camera was lighting up so I didn't know if flash was used . Thank you x

[@GaryGough]

Hi Linda. No flash was used just natural lighting

[@davidwebb3694]

Thanks Gary...will certainly give it a try

[@GaryGough]

Cheers David 👍👍

[@darleenlee9125]

I love your enthusiasm!! Thank you for this very helpful video and it’s very enjoyable to watch!

[@spencerdennis9824]

Totally inspirational video. Thank you for sharing all your tips. 🙏❤️

[@GaryGough]

Cheers 👍

[@steveschnetzler5471]

I have been fun with my new iFootage shark mini , and monopod. Great stuff, thanks.

[@GaryGough]

Yeah they produce really great gear. Thank you 👍👍

[@dcallan812]

Great Video. Nice to see you made it to sunny Saltburn I have lived here for years. I have caught the aurora one night from the balcony and last year I got some dolphin shots.

[@GaryGough]

Oh cool. Shame we couldn't have met up for a coffee 👍👍

[@dcallan812]

@@GaryGough Next time 👍

[@paulandrewrussell]

I would just like to say a big thank you for your videos, Gary. I started taking photos during lockdown and furlough. I have learned so much from your tutorials and vlogs. 👍

[@rockyrowe5970]

Cracking video Gary and looking forward to next week. Stay safe as always but there is light at the end of journey

[@malchouse1640]

Amazing photos will check the tides and give it ago , great explanation. Thank you

[@GaryGough]

Thanks 👍👍

[@Steph-bc9xf]

Perfectly explained and demonstrated, thank you.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers 👍👍

[@pearldrummer4077]

Great video. Very well explained for a beginner like me.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers 👍

[@scotty4418]

Nicely done Gary and a good refresher for those who watched your recent vlog you done at the waterfall

[@philipvye9887]

Brilliant i am of this afternoon / tonight to try this out, thanks mate.

[@robsta5]

Very nice easy project.

[@GaryGough]

Thank you

[@christianpetersen1782]

Hi Gary, only just found your channel. Well done for a great presentation. This looks like fun. I love shooting and B &W as well. I love to have a project in mind before setting out so will definitely do this. Subbed!

[@GaryGough]

Thanks Christian. Welcome aboard 👍👍

[@julietharvey4308]

Thank you very much for such a great tutorial.

[@GaryGough]

You're very welcome! thank you

[@collincourtois8587]

Always and still love your teachings and passion. Thank you.

[@jesuslovesbass3944]

Great video, Gary. I'm most definitely going to give this a try. Oh, by the way...that was a beautiful photograph.

[@hymanlevy2265]

An extremely interesting video well done

[@GaryGough]

Cheers 👍👍

[@karengoody8142]

Great video and good to know that it can be done that way you explained really well thank you

[@GaryGough]

Thanks 👍👍

[@robertmyers4390]

Brilliant Gary,,,,,,,,,,,Thanks again. Bob.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Bob 👍👍

[@Clickumentary]

I need to get a pair of those gloves / mittens? Perfect!

[@GaryGough]

Sealskinz gloves rock

[@darkbidding]

Great video! Have you ever used the method where you instead take multiple shots of the same composition on a tripod and then use Photoshop to stack them into a single composite image (using the “mean” stacking method to combine them)? This would also achieve the long exposure blur effect without having to use nd filters and without having to wait for it to get so dark.

[@artsmodelstation9396]

I failed math. This makes it so much easier. That God my camera has live view and histogram. And don’t have to buy an ND filter. Thanks.

[@JonathanKimberley]

I've been holidaying in Saltburn for about 20 years and eager to get back there when I can. I also did long exposures of the sea around the pier from upstairs in the SeaView restaurant while sheltering from the rain.

[@jababnamgay6366]

I am learning a lot from your videos.

[@GaryGough]

Glad to help 👍👍

[@iliaspapanikolaou7392]

Dear Gary!!You are perfect!!!Amazing photos !!!!!📷📷📸📸

[@GaryGough]

Far from perfect, the wife will vouch for that but thank you 😁😁

[@jianxiong69]

Brilliant! Can't wait to try this out...😅

[@GirdHerd]

Gary, I really enjoy your videos. I learn something from each and every one. I discovered your channel when I was searching for videos on how to do multiple exposure panoramic shots.

[@Mrbluesplayer43]

I've had that iFootage tripod for a couple of years and it's been brilliant.

[@neilcole3406]

Great stuff Gary, I’m off to the beach this weekend !

[@mondjdj]

Very educational video, thank you so much.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Raymond 👍👍

[@danvieirafotografo]

Thanks for the explanation and inspiration. Well done and good tips.

[@TheTopBiz]

I like such random numbers game!

[@didjeramauk]

great video. Reminds me of shooting 15min exposures with only bulb mode on my Film camera at the time with no filters. Only real issue was unable to focus when looking out into the depths of the North sea on a winters night..

[@atherton1ful]

Wow what a photo Gary

[@GaryGough]

Thanks Leanne 👍👍

[@steffore1]

Brilliant as usual Gary 👍🏽

[@Fessoid]

I've recently catch evening woodland in same manner + phone lights )) It was interesting one. Also inspired! Thanks for tips, will try definetely!

[@anitarajputani]

Excellent tips

[@GaryGough]

Thank you 👍👍

[@joshcarrick]

Great vlog dude 👍 ❤️.. well done Derek 🎉

[@GaryGough]

Thank you 👍👍

[@gillianferguson2031]

Another great video. Really informative and simple to understand for a newbie to manual settings. Thanks 😊

[@shot2death876]

Have only watched a couple of videos but I can see see that you know what your talking about which is more than a lot of other youtubers.

[@realinohio]

Lovely tutorial. One of the best I've seen. Thank you

[@user-sl1ys4xi7o]

Thanks for the explanation and inspiration. Well done and good tips. I wonder, though, that you didn’t refer to the fact that it was a cloudy evening, so practically there was no sun during “sunset “ and the dynamic range wasn’t problematic, thus enabling the longer exposure.

[@GaryGough]

hmm I'm not sure what you mean. Basically, you can grab a long exposure when there is less light. Before sunrise or after sunset, it's all the same

[@carolinevandyk3382]

Great video - can't wait to try this out during camping season!

[@sarahbatsford4791]

Beautiful shots Gary.

[@carlitodcreative]

I love this channel .... great video

[@MrMestrebimba]

Thank you for all your videos ! I learned a lot during the last year thanks to you !!!

[@cook2030]

Great video and thank you!!!

[@paulbennett429]

Another cracking video Gary, I thought i recognised the location from the photo but as i watched the video i realised you were right in my back garden, so to speak :) I have photographed along that stretch a few times myself practicing long exposures. May have to try the pre-dawn/post-dusk approach though.

[@ImagesbyGretchen]

Very informative. i can see using this a lot here in the Pacific Northwest winters. love tripods with flip clip adjustments for legs

[@mdturnerinoz]

I only have iFootage monopods and love the two of them for their sturdiness and ease-of-use! I don't have a tripod of theirs yet, but I may check them out.

[@GaryGough]

They're pretty decent. I'm sure you won't be dissapointed

[@alessandropinto5204]

Gary, are you aware of image averaging? This allows you some interesting leveraging on long exposures, maybe even not having to wait that long. It's not a new approach, though I hadn't heard of it until recently and became pleasantly surprise when I stumbled upon it. Seems very interesting and promising. Basically it involves several shorter exposures taken on a tripod, averaged together in software (Photoshop will do). As a welcome "side effect", it also reduces noise.

[@piston_77]

that's not photography, that's image editing. Photographers love to take shots and share the results. If you edit them then we're talking about a different activity

[@edu.0li]

Is there any way of doing this with free software? Getting the most information you could from a moment is my drive haha

[@micaiahreese]

@@piston_77 I thought editing was part of the process of photography 🤔

[@piston_77]

@@micaiahreese yes it is indeed, but not to the point of leaving an entire different image, that's not photography.

[@BracaPhoto]

@ArgPiston photographers sometimes take multi-exposure photos - just something to keep in mind if you are writing the Wikipedia page on REAL photographers

[@henryssurfshowcase]

Fun video great info!

[@GaryGough]

Cheers 👍

[@alanwatts2623]

Great tip can't wait to get out and try it thanks

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Long exposure Vlog, thanks for sharing

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Tony 👍👍

[@derekwarren381]

Another great vlog Gary, I got half way to the tripod with my first name :)

[@GaryGough]

lol sorry Derek😁😁 👍👍

[@jewante]

Thy Gary for a brilliant video🙏❤

[@GaryGough]

Very welcome, cheers

[@ojonasar]

One thought - take multiple images and average together - will try that.

[@mickeystine3100]

Back button focus will help from focus searching too

[@JohnSikiotis]

I love your tutorials. Brilliant.

[@paulbell9957]

Excellent Gary - I love taking long exposures without a filter, so much less hassle when you're using screw filters on a cold day :0 Lovely images too, from one of my fav parts of the country :)

[@f1pitpass]

thanks for the great tips! Subbed

[@jean-claudelaurin4180]

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best.