Long Exposure Photography Guide and Tips

A guide to long exposure photography. All photos by Gordon. Filmed by Ben Harvey.
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A guide to long exposure photography. All photos by Gordon. Filmed by Ben Harvey. Buy Gordon a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs Gordon's book at Amazon: amzn.to/2n61PfI / Amazon uk: amzn.to/2mBqRVZ Like Cameralabs? Get the T-Shirt: redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop Check filter prices at B&H: bhpho.to/2Kxde7t

[@tearitloosetearitloose4670]

Great stuff.... how are you finding the lumix g9?

[@mrmlj1911]

Your ads are so funny 😂😂

[@BruceLauderdale]

I don’t understand the “thumbs down” - if you’re a great photographer, you’d have wished for information like this and so wouldn’t give a thumbs down. If you’re new to photography, then this information is absolutely vital to great Long Exposure images. I think it was a brilliant video with every bit informative. Thank you!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Bruce! Sadly there are a lot of people who just dislike for other reasons or without even thinking. It can be quite disheartening being on KZbin, but fortunately the positive comments and reasonable, polite people remain the majority and I try to focus on them.

[@WSQuest]

I can't understand it either, Bruce. Some people really go all the way out just to turn perfectly good work down. I am an experienced Photographer. Actually, I love to be called Photographer. And regardless of my vast experience, I always go around to check whatever other people are doing AND LEARN WITH THEM, shamelessly. Acting like that, I hope I will never be obsolete. My word of advise to new Photographers: Always be ready to learn, always get rid of the senseless critics.

[@metalheadmalta]

I agree Bruce... this was an excellent video, filmed with zest, fun, and good lessons. Some will downvote just 'because'...

[@artemisfowl9002]

are you new to youtube or something? he like to dislike ratio shows over 95% of people who watched this video liked the content and you're whining about 88 dislikes in comparison to 4.4k likes? i wish i could thumbs down your dumbass comment

[@MArk-yn4sp]

There are a group of really good photo/camera websites, and Cameralabs is one of them. The Thumbs Down vote should come with a reason, this gives the video creator an idea of what is at fault.

[@AndersBjornTH]

This is by far the best guide on this subject I have seen on KZbin. thanks!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! Please share and subscribe!

[@toa2267]

Same!

[@julieshoneybee]

Finally... someone who explains it for people with less experience. Great video

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! Also check out my new Moon tutorial!

[@julieshoneybee]

@@cameralabs seeing that I'm now subscribed to your channel, I certainly will 😁

[@flipflopsLF]

General Rule for ND Filters: - Little Stopper (6 Stops) to blur people and movement at 1/2 s - Big Stopper (10 Stops) to blur movements from water and/or clouds for 30s to 1min - Super Stopper (15 Stops) to blur cloud movement w/o water for 2-4min

[@quentinsylwester635]

when you say "30s to 1min" is that daytime or nighttime? thanks

[@PhotoGearFun]

Wow this was great! Thanks so much for sharing. Some really useful info here.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, you're welcome! It's one of my favourite techniques, so there was lots to say!

[@insanebmxthomas]

Thanks for the video! that casual UFO abduction at 2:35 freaked me the hell out. 🤣 Man i had a long day

[@Vloggleboxtv]

By far the best tutorial i have watched ive searched for hours and came across quick rubbish videos but after watching this i now understand long exposure. Great in depth tutorial mate. Thank you ✊

[@cameralabs]

You're very welcome, glad you found it useful and I hope you get a chance to check out my other videos!

[@TheAncientEmo]

Probably the most well put together on Long exposure photography I’ve ever seen. Plenty of videos teach people how to shoot long exposure but don’t ever mention Nd filters. this video not only mentioned them but gave a bit of beginner knowledge on them. Very useful 👍

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, glad you found it useful!

[@sanjogrout1692]

Definitely one the most simple, easy, understandable videos on the subject that I have come across...keep up the great work sir.i am subscribing...good luck and god bless.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@Thomas-hj8kj]

Just getting into photography and love the info, thank you

[@cameralabs]

You're very welcome!

[@AzWineNut]

Thank you Gordon! Excellent video, and a clear, focused ( no pun intended), and thorough explanation of the relationship between ISO, aperture, shutter speed, the filters, and the light they control. CHEERS!!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! Glad you found it useful!

[@lezp.9198]

You covered everything I wanted to know about long exposure. Other KZbin presenters always leave something out, you didn't. WELL DONE!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, I try to cover as much as I can!

[@alexguerrier9363]

Great explanation and video, also made me laugh at some points too. Instant sub! Looking forward to more vids

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Alex, much appreciated!

[@robertmuzikar5241]

Gordon, your energy is greatly appreciated! Your guide is direct and easy to understand. Thank you....

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, you're very welcome!

[@hatemalahwal481]

Thank you Gordon. I have always appreciated your tutorials ever since DSLR Tips. Keep up the great work!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! You're very welcome!

[@cameralabs]

PS - and yours was the first comment too, thanks!

[@hatemalahwal481]

Gordon Laing lol, forgot to say First!!!

[@NefariousOaf]

I've seen you on the beach! I'll bring my camera next time

[@cameralabs]

Always bring your camera!

[@reddevil211287]

Brighton

[@gewglesux]

Was just there in November... loved it!! only had a short time though..

[@desiTravelerOfficial]

This is by far one of the best videos on long exposure photography, you made it so simple to understand and covered both creative as well as technical/scientific principles of Long Exposure photography... thanks a lot...

[@cameralabs]

Thankyou, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@brucelangseth7112]

Thank you! Just starting in long exposure photography and your video is the most helpful one I've watched by far!

[@D-One]

2:35 Proof of aliens, i knew it!!!!

[@richiebricker]

Ok but the lochness monster realy is a hoax

[@piciux2323]

I absolutely love the way you are explaining things, you are born to do this, you make it interesting for us. Keep up the good work, did learn lots of things already, looking forward for more guides !

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! I'm planning more guides as we speak...

[@kcazhsi]

I think "you can buy me a coffee using the link below" is the best plug for Pay Pal or Patreon that I've ever heard. So smooth :)

[@jackieconnell7183]

Awesome video Gordon.i am new to filters and never done a long exposure before,the little stopper is in the post so i am now excited and confident about pulling it off.you have a new fan

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Jackie, good luck with it! It's a really fun technique!

[@benwilliams9627]

Thank you so much Gordon. I really learned a lot from this and as a beginner i cant want until the weekend and get out there and shoot. Thank you!!

[@cameralabs]

You're very welcome! I hope the shooting session goes well!

[@DVaderlar]

I have been watching your videos since my first dslr, an oly e520. Still here some years later, while waiting for my panny G9 to arrive. Cheers Gordon!

[@southbear123]

Fantastic video! I like the idea of JPEG photos directly from camera. Nowadays too many people are talking about computer skills, PS, LR etc, rather than camera skills. Appreciate your contribution! Hope to see more videos like this. Subscribed.

[@alexamonso7881]

After searching for days, I finally stumbled upon this video. It has been THE BEST explanation on ND filters and settings I have seen. Thank you very much! I subscribed ;)

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Alexandra!

[@eladstollermusic]

Thank you for a great guide. I think what makes this one stand out is that you are actually out with your camera doing all the trail and error live on location, as opposed to lecturing behind a desk. That said, i really wish you could talk more about your composition selection and way of thinking when building the frame. Would love to see more of those in depth tutorials . Cheers.

[@philj212]

you taught me how to use my first DSLR more than 10 years ago! I greatly appreciate everything you do :)

[@paulcommerford1802]

Great presentation Gordon! I learned something useful. Much appreciated. Now I'm keen to get out over the weekend, find a nice location and practice.

[@ShawNshawN]

Great video Gordon. Yes, I'll have to start trying out the filters on my new DSLR

[@zoolkhairi]

fantastic video tutorial Gordon! perfect timing as i just about to try long exposure and even just brought an ND filters. Can't wait to try it out

[@cameralabs]

Great stuff, hope you have fun with it!

[@TomasRamoska]

Awesome video Gordon. I been watching your videos since 2006. When I start my photography journey..

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, you've been with me since the start of my KZbin journey 12 years ago!

[@MA-no8tz]

Awesome video! You have done an amazing job explaining this topic.

[@johnhaynes9910]

Just caught this one Gordon, enjoyed it because you explain without faffing around, big thumbs up.

[@t0rk3n32]

Thanks a lot! This is by far the most informative video about long exposure, very nicely done!🙌

[@chrissargeant9026]

Watched loads of these videos. This is the only one that made perfect sense. Thank you.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Chris, glad you found it useful!

[@alohaleslie9407]

This was awesome! I have been struggling to learn Long Exposure photography (newbie) and it's been challenging for sure. You brought up so many tips/techniques that I could actually understand. I will give it another go tomorrow and see what happens. Thanks so much. A total THUMBS UP!!!

[@cameralabs]

Great! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@humlakullen]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks Gordon!

[@afshind9376]

loved the fact that you taught me something without overtly trying to sell a product, which got you an instant like and subscribe.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, glad it helped!

[@sanviews9819]

This is gold right there.... Very educational for me. Thanks Gordon!

[@artbeau]

Wonderfully simple explanation. Thank you for this!

[@nataliepoole5412]

One of the best explanations of how to do long exposure photography that I have seen. Thank you so much.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@russtheman8681]

What an excellent teaching tool, Gordon. Thanks so much!

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome!

[@tobyz.3452]

Good content and presentation! You answered all my questions on how to do this... now all I have to do is experiment with my gear to perfect it..... THANKS!!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks and you're very welcome!

[@richiebricker]

I love this stuff. Ive been using my Lumix Fz70 for night time photos and I stumbled upon youre stuff. I had never thought to take a long exposure durring the day. Thanks for giving me another tool in my art.

[@cameralabs]

You're very welcome!

[@jasonwiser4711]

Perfect. Thank you Gordon. Great vlog, and just the type of information that I am in need of at the moment. It helps to see it all assembled and put to use before a purchase. Now I feel more informed about it. Thank you!

[@cameralabs]

You're very welcome! I hope to do more of these in the future...

[@jasonwiser4711]

Thanks again Gordon. I look forward to learning more from you!

[@recklessroaming448]

This was sooo helpful! I’m getting my first DSLR so I can start getting better photos for my travel blog but I had absolutely no idea where to start. This is awesome! 👌🏼

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, you're very welcome! You might find my book useful too!

[@ersway]

That's the first 20-minute photography video that's kept me interested enough to watch it all in two years of trying to learn about this subject well done on your presentation, fantastic!

[@cameralabs]

Thankyou! I hope you enjoy my review videos too!

[@ersway]

@@cameralabs Cheers I'll check them out!

[@bsbmylife1993]

Thankyou so much for this video. You give a detailed explanation on long exposure. Best video. Thanks so much!!

[@OURWORLDTV]

Thank you so much for this I really feel inspired to go out and create and get into long exposure photography. You made it easy to understand. Hope you having a great day my friend.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Please do like, share and subscribe!

[@OURWORLDTV]

Fully supporting you just hit the big red button I will share with my community for sure looking forward to more of your great videos and inspiration.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, i appreciate your support!

[@Drawberyl]

This is beyond brilliant sir please accept my gratitude for you!!

[@cameralabs]

You're very welcome!

[@DatreDigital]

Excellent tutorial on long exposure Gordon. Entertaining too! Thank you for sharing.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, you're welcome!

[@chrismillington6839]

Really well explained long exposure guide, the best I've seen so far. Thanks!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, glad you found it useful!

[@andrzhu]

I can not thank you enough. Trying to get into photography and this video helped me massively!

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome! (you can thank me with a like and a sub!)

[@liviyabags]

Very comprehensive and useful content. Thank you so much ....

[@SniperPhotography]

Without doubt the best video i have seen here on KZbin.Well done.

[@cameralabs]

Thankyou very much, that's very kind!

[@robertmyers4390]

Loved it Gordon, thanks for all your hard work mate, cheers, Bob,

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome Bon, thanks!

[@TheWorld_2099]

A profound thank you for sharing this info...I can't wait to get your 'In Camera' book...

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks also for checking out my book!

[@gregsmith6373]

The best video about long exposure I saw! Thank you! Cheers from Norway

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@moviebod]

Loved the video Gordon

[@huetuber1204]

This is one of the more informative photography videos I've come across. Thank you.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! You're very welcome! I hope it inspires you to try some long exposures!

[@franciscoortega2829]

Great video. Definitely wish I had seen this when I started experimenting with Long Exposure photography.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks1 I hope you can try it out again soon!

[@Stone1108]

Gordon, invaluable, your delivery of this subject is top notch, you put some much into this, I'd like to say a big thank you, now I subscribe and I'm even one of your bell ringers!!

[@cameralabs]

Thankyou!

[@zyiola]

Thanks for the good video. This is the easiest and most well explained video that I have watched.

[@aired-downdisconnected4125]

Thanks. Can't wait to try this. I have a Panasonic G7 with lens kit, 4 stop filter in the filter kit.

[@dannywilliams3516]

Thank you Gordon for bringing me to your other site here this is awesome I'm going to go to Amazon and buy your book. I love the way you explained things you make it so easy to understand. I'm very glad that I found you on KZbin you rock brother.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Danny, I'm really proud of this video - it represents a bit of an upgrade over that first one you saw from long ago! Thanks also for ordering me book, I hope you enjoy it!

[@stephanypoce5926]

Great advice. You can get some incredible shots with long exposures. Thanks for creating this video.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks! Yes, it's one of my favourite techniques to use, especially as you can get great results without ANY post processing!

[@LuigiNespeca]

Hey Gordon, thanks for sharing your tutorial, one of the most interesting I've seen lately. I can't wait for my filters to arrive. Thanks, bye

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome, hope you have fun shooting long exposures!

[@iqbaliqball3601]

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[@sriharijagannath2127]

I really loved your video. It was well worth my time watching it! Thanks for the content :)

[@cameralabs]

Glad you liked it!

[@mikebaraniecki8170]

Gordon, I simply love your techniques and, especially, your style. You have such a great way of explaining things in such a spirited way. You kept my attention riveted on every word and image you presented. Just ordered your book as well. I think you may have a coffee in the mix very soon, too. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Mike, glad you like my approach, and thanks for ordering my book too!

[@RhettBrownatRetroWreck]

Wow! Thanks, I can't wait to try this on the GH5. Thanks for doing this with a Lumix camera. I could follow completely.

[@extremelydave]

Outstanding info with some real gems you don't normally see covered. Color me a subscriber!!!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Dave, welcome on-board!

[@raymondearley623]

great tips... my camera has live bulb mode with a histogram. so i can see the exposure while its being created love that feature

[@sewsewon1541]

A very informative and relaxing experience. Thank you. 👍

[@cameralabs]

You're very welcome!

[@rosmontisx]

I already knew some things but I definitely enjoyed watching the video! It's a pleasure to hear you! Thank you very much for the video and you have a new suscriber here :)

[@cameralabs]

Thanks for subbing!

[@MegaManish4u]

Thanks for detailed explanation. You made it so easy to understand. Well done.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, hope you get to try it out!

[@MrChomiq]

Thanks Gordon, that was one hell of a guide. Sure saved me some time on trial and error in the future.

[@cameralabs]

Glad to be of help! Please share it with anyone you think might like it!

[@nitinkumar29]

Subscribed and watching Gordon's videos since 2012, absolutely helpful and well made videos. Thank you very much!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@johnhurn3598]

Brilliant video and best of all your using a G9, I've got the G7 and really justly just getting to grips with but it's so nice to recognise the menu settings and for low light long exposure photos. Brilliant thank you.

[@cameralabs]

You're very welcome!

[@RVijaykrishna]

excellent guide, clear and concise! i was at the coast last weekend and all my long exposures were overexposed! I know why now. Subscribed

[@MMortal]

I thought half of the 21 minutes was gonna be nonsense but I learn so much than other video about Long Exposure👌 thank you for that

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@edwardchadez2712]

Came here for the info on long exposure, stayed for the chat at 18:46, left satisfied. Thanks Gordon.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, glad to be of service!

[@mikewinslow]

Thanks for the video. I ordered your book!

[@davekirwin]

Came here because of the Fstoppers link and was very pleased by your straight forward explanation. I already do long exposures but it is nice to hear how others approach it, compare techniques and to check I'm doing it right! Thanks. Have subscribed.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks David, glad you liked it and thanks for subbing!

[@derekrowan11]

I knew a bit about long exposure but the info on the filters was good to learn! Thanks Gordon.

[@cameralabs]

You're welcome!

[@neilmann9112]

Fab video Gordon.. great overview of long exposures and as others have said, I cannot remember seeing anything as informative and useful as this especially featuring micro 43 cameras...love the humour too (you seem so relaxed / natural in front of the camera these days) and of course the G9..

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I do a lot of long exposure photography with the M43 systems...

[@makealias6021]

Thank you, mate for this very informative, helpful and generous tutorial!

[@cameralabs]

You're very welcome!

[@StephenCotterell]

Thank you for this and thank too to my friend Ben Harvey for the videography. I have just downloaded the kindle version of your book and look forward to absorbing what I need to learn over the coming days and weeks.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks for ordering my book Stephen, and yes, Ben did a great job here!

[@ECSpeed-uh3tf]

Wow. Exceptional content from a great teacher

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Have you seen my Moon tutorials?

[@MartinMessmer]

_Sehr_ sympathisch und praxisnah erklärt, ganz natürlich, effektiv und überaus lehrreich. *Danke* fürs Video! -

[@chrisjonah6575]

Super useful. Really comprehensive and well thought out, and just good to watch! 👍

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@connormc08]

Great information! Thank you! You speak very naturally off the cuff!

[@Speak_Out_and_Remove_All_Doubt]

Really great guide Gordon. I do love long exposure photos but in my experience most cameras max out at 30secs exposure. You can use bulb mode but without a shutter release that means holding the button down which isn't possibly for that long without wobbles which just means you miss some opportunities as you didn't bring all you kit of that walk, your camera didn't seem to have this limitation which is cool. Another good thing to remember for dusk shooting down in Brighton is a coat!

[@laurelb8372]

Excellent instructions, thanks Gordon

[@cameralabs]

You're very welcome!

[@KE6DOA]

just bought my G9 and will arrive in a few days... im a newb so this was a wonderful video to help get me started.. also excited about astro photography . and i have a brand new telescope to help with that.. i subbed and thanks again gordon

[@colinsmith1928]

This is a superb video. Just subscribed thank you Gordon.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks Colin, hope you enjoy my other videos too!

[@EnterSpacebar]

Love Brighton, some of the best years of my life were spent there! Your energy is refreshing and your advice and presentation are both top class! Its not easy to not bore your viewers and lose their interest in these kind of informative videos, but you manage it rather well. I'm definitely buying your book! p.s. - Another one of my favourite people also comes from Brighton, John oo Fleming. In fact, you both sound (and almost look) like brothers lol

[@GreenMorningDragonProductions]

"Another one of my favourite people also comes from Brighton, John oo Fleming" Zap Clubber? :)

[@metalheadmalta]

Came across your channel quite by accident, but loved your style, presentation, and content. Your humour is spot on. Subscribed and liked! Thanks!

[@cameralabs]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, and hope you like my other videos too!