Long Exposure Photography Tutorial | WHY, WHAT and HOW to take Long Exposure Photos

[@AttilioRuffo]

I love long exposure photography, and you?

[@mister.me22]

Grazie per il tutorial! Ti sei dimenticato di indicare nella descrizione le app per calcolare l'esposizione con i filtri ND :)

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie Massimo! Ops, ecco quella che uso di più... Lee Filter ND Calculator App - itunes.apple.com/us/app/lee-filters-stopper-exposure/id1105022698?mt=8

[@mister.me22]

Grazie mille!

[@AttilioRuffo]

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[@iandavis1355]

I absolutely love it. By luck, I discovered the effect while night shooting a downtown's waterfront. I didn't need ND filters for this . A couple of months ago I bought a cheap set on Amazon just to play with during the day time. You certainly get what you pay for!! I have a Canon Pro-10 and print up to 25"x12.5" (custom paper setting). You need good glass to print at that size.

[@mrsimpkiss]

Another awesome video, Attilio. Not many photographers share so much information so openly, so it's so refreshing to see you do that. Taking the time to do this very informative video and share all the links in the youtube info is just another generous gift to us. So thanks.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks! I am glad you appreciate it!

[@MrBubinski777]

Mr. Ruffo, your art saved my life, I pulled my old D7100 out again and started shooting again and found a reason to live and love to live. Now it goes everywhere with me, and I find beauty in all this creation we call home. thank you sir! thank you so much!

[@AllanRPierce]

This is the 2nd video I've watched by Attilo Ruffo. As an experienced photographer and teacher of photography, I am again wowed by Attilo's clarity and humanity. In addition to learning the skills of the lesson, Attillo shares his total and very human experience in taking a photograph. I find this approach inspirational but sadly absent in most, if not all, the the videos I've seen.

[@joelwexler]

He's just so great to listen to, isn't he?

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Allan! I really appreciate it 🙏

[@RugbyLock2668]

Excellent explanations! Like the step by step approach!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot!

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

Eat pasta; take better photos! Man, I love that tip! I'm really enjoying your channel. Your photos are lovely, and your explanations very clear and helpful. This is a delight. Thank you!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Daniel! 🍝

[@TheManoj300]

I am speechless with the degree of simplicity of this person with respect to his work !! Absolutely amazed and stunned with those photos !!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you very much! 🙏

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am very excited to continue my learning of long exposure photography by watching your very helpful YT vids. BIG thumbs up.

[@nysalsa64]

Hi Attilio and greetings from Italy. Thanks for all the content you publish, it's of great value and with a style that I like. Probably I'm missing something but I understood that you'll have put the tools of the trade in the comments. Any chance to get it ? All the best

[@tjbender5728]

Love that spot! Local to you (San Mateo) and just came across your channel. Great content. Subscribed

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot! And of course welcome to my channel

[@stephengray1973]

Great video as usual. I find it amusing that the lack of clouds disappoints you. Here in the UK it would be nice to see a blue sky once in a while.

[@robryan4272]

I have a house within 40 minutes of Martin's Beach. I am going to have to go now. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@EddyKinol]

Many thanks Attilio for your video, I love long exposure photography too, very artistic, very nice channel.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot Eddy!!!

[@fotogfitzfoto412]

Italian chefs' mantra: "Add the pasta to the sauce, not the sauce to the pasta."

[@AttilioRuffo]

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[@williammuzzioli1628]

@@AttilioRuffo He's right lol

[@mikejankowski6321]

My take is, More Cheese!

[@pauls3696]

I am just about to watch this vid 😁 I've watched 2 mins in and I wanted to say that I think your info is the best on utube I tottaly love your work and your brilliant in explaining it many many thanks going to carry on watching now lol happy Christmas

[@sampaakki]

Thanks for another great tutorial video. A couple of questions on ND grads please: 1. How do you align the border of the grad if you put a really dark filter on first, like a 10 or 15 stop? Can you still see through the viewfinder or display to position the boarder correctly? 2. I think I now understand roughly the theory about how one might choose the number of stops on the ND grad, but what are the guide lines of when to use a soft, medium or hard ND grad? 3. I now have a Haida M-10 with CPL and I also got a 10 stop ND filter. Which NG grad might be a safe first filter for long exposure landscape photography use? Thank you, Sam

[@GBB70]

Good questions. I place my grad ND in the filter holder and/or CPL and take the initial shot to determine the correct exposure BEFORE adding my ND filters.

[@philipculbertson55]

Man, you made that pasta look pretty good! I didn't realize that is what was missing from my long exposure photos but I'll try that next time. I do like long exposures of water a lot. I also like what I call "longish exposures" of about 1/2 second to one second where there is a definite blur in the water but still some churn detail that shows the power. Long exposures of clouds really don't appeal to me quite so much. Sometimes you get them like it or not, but often I minimize the clouds if I can.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Philip, try the pasta before going to shoot... it works! :-)

[@kushal1045]

You must do a video how much time did bulb take and others.I had search on KZbin I don't found any...So if you do that i will enjoy because i am and amateur but i love take long exposure but i dont know how many second it takes or how many minutes....So I hope you will do this for me next video....

[@AttilioRuffo]

Got it! Will talk about this in the future!

[@kushal1045]

@@AttilioRuffo Thank you so much

[@AttilioRuffo]

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[@jxmai7687]

get a long exposure or ND filter app in your phone will be very handy .

[@tjmacg]

I know this is several years old, but just want to say thanks so much for a very helpful, informative, and clearly presented tutorial on taking long exposures. I will be in Venice, Italy in late September (first time!) and I'm so looking forward to attempting to capture some of those iconic shots -- gondalas in the foreground, across the lagoon, looking towards San Giorgio; as well as along the Grand Canal. Your videos are making me feel a bit more confident that I'll be able to capture some shots I'm pleased with. Thanks again!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Tim

[@anujasharma9677]

Attilio, your style of explaining things in such a simplistic way is what makes u unique. Great video and very inspiring.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You. I really appreciate it!!!

[@TheDavidfowler]

Great explanations. Straight to the point. I must get the car out and head to the coast ASAP.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you David!

[@migufu]

Great explanation , but never leave the tripod alone near waves or water my friend, if a big wave cames in or wind it will drop it down and that will ruin your day and wallet

[@AttilioRuffo]

I know... :-)

[@benlaw322]

Not only I like all your photos and your tutorials, but also your sense of humour and fantastic personality.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you my friend!

[@kahleedurdenproductions1999]

Thank you for this. I don't live that far from there. So because of you. I finally went. I got some great shots.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Awesome 👍

[@Argateo]

Troppa pasta o troppo poca acqua...il rapporto è ogni etto di pasta un litro d'acqua. ;) :)

[@AttilioRuffo]

:-)

[@spo5egy]

Pasta crocante sotto crostata... Duro e caldo con insalata di Frutti e pompelmo con uovi crudo ringrazie

[@AttilioRuffo]

Sounds good! :-)

[@natschmidt1815]

Love your work. Side note: has any one notice that there’s quite a resemblance to Anthony Bourdain/ Jeffrey Epstein ( don’t mean to offend)

[@salvirji]

I totally agree with you on the look that a long exposure can creates, that’s one of the reasons I mostly love shooting LE shots. keep up the fantastic work.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate!

[@ShahanurSharif]

You are always inspiring, keep up the teaching us.

[@andreasavelli728]

I think I just found my new favourite photographer and youtuber.. I really love your approach and your technique. I hope I will be able to take pics like you one day.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@lindaquinton3159]

Thank you for giving such an easy to understand tutorial, I will go to my local beach tomorrow to try this.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Linda!

[@shudgins48]

I’m very excited about long exposure photography. It’s like a whole new world to explore. Thank you Attilio!

[@PianoFeelingSatinBeaus]

È incredibile, ma ogni video di Attilio è un'esperienza gratificante. La passione, la voglia di condividere, la preparazione, lo scatto, la postproduzione. Grazie per lo splendido lavoro che fai e per i magnifici scatti che ci regali (oltre ai preziosi consigli)!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie mille!

[@dougedwards3206]

I love the simplicity and Clarity of your clear and detailed explanations. Well thought-out tutorials even for a beginner to understand and not insult the seasoned Pro.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you very much Doug!

[@wilbursmith6173]

Thank you for this video. I love how so passionate and not stressful this video is. That, after all is the purpose of photography, enjoying the scenery. Thank you

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@manishmishra6945]

Thanks once again sir ! You have left me speechless with the simplicity of your videos which are so easy to understand and give so much to learn ! Regards

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You

[@zumy86]

Senza dubbio uno dei video più belli 🤩

[@theanglohouse601]

Subscribed! Love your style and what and how you do it! Thanks!

[@AttilioRuffo]

The Anglo House welcome to my channel!

[@JerHetrick]

I like the idea of of hanging a bag off the side of your tripod for holding the intervalometer and gear. I normally tie the cord around a point on the tripod

[@AttilioRuffo]

It’s very handy! :-)

[@gordroberts53]

So far, I have not done any long exposure photography. This is about to change! Thanks for sharing your workflow and the inspiration to give this a solid effort. Cheers from BC!

[@davidmedeiros7572]

Great information on long exposure work. And great to find a landscape photographer working nearby! Everyone else I watch seems to be in UK, it’s nice to see how experienced photographers shoot areas I can actually get to. Cheers.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks David!!!

[@EnglishDave6767]

Thank you! That was awesome. Loved the drone footage too.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Dave!

[@Maebooncuisine456]

I tried many times to do that but I don’t know how to set up a camera ??? I love to see your work so much thank you so much

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you

[@my_obscure_epoch9346]

Your thorough technical understanding and calm demeanor really create helpful and inspiring content that is pleasant to watch. Thank you for sharing your skills and beautiful photographs.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot my friend!

[@suzijames5601]

Agreed! But this video really tugged at my heart strings. I used to live in Monterey and I miss it sooooo much. now I’m in El Paso near White Sands national Monument. I wonder if there are any cool effects that could be created there using long exposure photography??? Maybe if the winds were blowing and the sands were shifting. But then wouldn’t Sand get in the lens and camera, sigh.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@JG7Racer]

ORDERED SOME ND FILTERS FOR MY SONY A6400. YOU INSPIRIED ME. 😇👍

[@AngelAlvarez-ci9cl]

¡Muchas gracias por el vídeo! Resulta muy instructivo. (Thanks a lot!) Saludos desde Madrid - España.

[@AttilioRuffo]

gracias Angel!

[@HimanshuKhanna]

Loved the way you explain...Big fan !!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks a lot!

[@blomkelilingdunia3934]

thank you for sharing the workflow. i've always struggle with long exposure photo, though i am not sure the pasta will help

[@AttilioRuffo]

You should try... :-)

[@seansalehi5481]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Attilio. Very enjoyable to watch and learn. Very clear and easy tutorials.

[@adiringer1959]

Super helpful! I love how you described the process once you set up the camera and how you calculate exposure. I'm in San Luis Obispo County, I look forward to trying these techniques.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@dominikzapasnik3472]

Hello Attilio! Thank you very much for your entertaining and informative look into Long Exposure Photography :) I am actually getting started in this field but I don't have any LEE ND Filters or anything cause I'm still working my way up into buying these. I have a Nikon D750, just bought it around 2 months ago and it is an awesome camera. What I do usually for long exposures in day is take around 100 or 150 photos depending on my shutter speed and take these images and combine them with Photoshop CC Classic into one image which in turn gives me a long exposure and improves sharpness and reduces noise which unlike the ND Filters which only darken the scene. So I use this formula: Shutter Speed * number of pictures = Exposure. They also turn out good :) With the ND Filters it's really easy to use instead of spending a lot of time to combines these images in Photoshop to produce almost the exact same effect.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You!

[@EGWrestling2009]

excellent video. thank you for sharing your expertise. on equestion....why did you specifically choose a 15 stop filter. what determines the type of filter that you use ?

[@Tustinman]

Hello Atillio, this is one of the best videos explaining long exposures. I subscribed to your channel and two thumbs up!!!! Bravo. Thank you!!!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you and welcome to my channel 👍

[@gymkirk3877]

Lol. Good filming. You made the pasta look exciting!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate! And it was... 🍝

[@khalloukismail4426]

Very instructive and to the point tutorial. Well done sir

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@hankwojo]

I watched this clip once for the photography lesson and many times . . . just for the Pasta lesson! Maybe you should consider including a culinary tip along with the photo lesson more often. Great combo!

[@aforshaw1]

Thanks for this video. Ive been interested in long exposure photography for a while and only just got round to trying it, It was very helpful to me.

[@beysan_tasci]

Thanks for video Mr. Atilla, Greetings from İstanbul.

[@lovecolt]

I found the passion in long exposures because of you, so thank you for that. Would it make sense to add the soft grad filter first and then add the ND 10- stop. Much thanks again for your great video and sharing your experience.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Maurice, I am really glad to read this! :-) I prefer to put the squared sealed filter first, so that it will avoid any possible light leak... and that is why I have the graduated filter after...

[@lovecolt]

@@AttilioRuffo Thanks. That angle I didn't take into account.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@ruggeropoggianella5451]

Stunning place to be... hope I'll come back

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@Academiamlmdigital]

Very good class and video Attilo tks for sharing us.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Victor!

[@alirezamehranjani2766]

Keep what you doing I like it very much!!! A very good start hopefully more subscribers soon!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks! Hopefully...

[@bojangrbikj2495]

Awesome, Attilio! Cheers from East Bay, SF!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate!

[@mikemaheno3233]

Excellent video and tips. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, experiences and expertise. Well done.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Mike!

[@clasijuls1]

you are converting me !! Thank you .You`ve just made me see what I take for granted !!

[@Alberto1993]

Ciao Attilio, ho conosciuto da poco il tuo canale e ho deciso di iscrivermi subito! Trovo facili da apprendere i tuoi consigli e chiarissimo il tuo linguaggio. Complimenti! Ps Il piatto di pasta, prima di un long exposure, penso sia la vera chiave per un buon risultato!!! 😄

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie Alberto! Benvenuto sul mio canale... 🍝

[@MrDaveB123]

Ok Im gonna be just like you when I grow up ! You have only inspired me to be so much better

[@leniehulse1621]

If you keep your camera on aperture when you put on the filters, what difference do you see as compared to you setting the time?

[@christianevangelista4562]

hi attilio would you enlighten me why you need to put first in aperture ( purpose of it ). im so excited to learn about long exposure. thanks

[@MadLemmings]

Appreciate all the detail you shared. It's the small things we don't know that catch us out in the end!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you mate!

[@JohannesS]

Absolutely love your video Attilio. Fantastic work throughout!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

ThanksYou very much! I really appreciate it!

[@lucianobartoli6314]

Ciao Attilio complimenti per il pezzo iniziale che non occorre la traduzione e mi hai fatto venire voglia di un bello spaghettino aglio e peperoncino!!! mi hai fregato con il titolo in italiano e poi.... non ci ho capito più nulla e come dice sempre Gianna mia moglie, bisogna imparare l'ìnglese!!! prima o poi lo farò !!! BUON NATALE A TUTTI

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie Luciano! Buon Natale

[@unitychurch3303]

Some good content and a lot of fill. The why of long exposure comes at 4:00 and the start of how to at 9:30.

[@old4004]

Your tutorial is very well done, Attilio, with easy to follow instructions. Hope to see more soon.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot! More to come soon.. :-)

[@danieled.2583]

Grazie Attilio. Un'altra pillola per migliorare! Grande

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie caro Daniele!

[@peter2712]

One of the best I've ever watched on long exposure. But more importantly, what was the red sauce on the pasta?

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks! That was a hot pepper sauce...

[@rodpen6854]

love the way you teach in this video..learned so much. Thank you.

[@edbickford996]

Excellent video! Haven't tried long exposure photography, perhaps it's time to get my feet wet.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Yes you should... it’s an interesting journey, trust me! ;-)

[@MsAmour2009]

great job Attilio!!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks!

[@KlausTiedgeFineArtPhotography]

wonder full very interesting !!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Klaus!

[@claudiamuller9404]

Thank you for this great explanation. I have Nd filters to screw on the lenses is not really good. The focus point is always out. At least after I saw your pasta I must quickly cook past too.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you Claudia! Pasta is the key!!! 😍

[@claudiotesta5014]

Chiarissimo come sempre Attilio! Anche io amo moltissimo le lunghe esposizioni e per fortuna qui, la Riviera del Conero offre spunti eccezionali!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie Claudio! Bellissimo il Conero, e poi che cibo!!!

[@MirkoCastellani]

Grazie Attilio Per farci vivere questi momenti... Non sai quanto mi sarebbe piaciuto stare li con Te! Grazie mille :)

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie mille Mirko!

[@robertbergstrom7029]

Very helpful information, as an amateur, I appreciate your explanations. Long exposures are like Impressionism, creating serenity in a landscape.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Robert!

[@drlouiscardinal752]

Very good video. What happens when light decreases with sunset, or clouds appears and cover sun. Your initial exposure reading was taken with much more light?

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Luis! As the light decreases, the exposure will be longer... that’s why at sunset is always better to go a little longer than what the app would suggest!

[@carlinschelstraete682]

Great video and detailed information

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@antoniogoncalves3405]

amazing composition

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@can0nguy]

Second technical question, I notice that your tripod is now in water towards the end of the exposure, doesn't this wave hitting the tripod cause blur? Do you ever weigh down the tripod for stability?

[@pathfindercod4638]

I happened upon your channel a couple weeks ago and have thoroughly enjoyed your tutorials. Thank you! This was a great one!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot Steve! Happy you enjoyed this one...

[@jltg]

Great lessons! Pasta and photo!

[@AttilioRuffo]

José Luís Tomé Gonçalves :-)

[@boostedmaniac]

I usually wear galoshes when I take photos at the beach. Or if it’s warm just wear flip flops. Thanks for posting!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@sevisophia]

Found your videos yesterday! I am thoroughly enjoing them. You have answered many of my questions regarding the ND filters! Thanks!!!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Anthony!

[@gemstyxwalls1419]

If you don't have shutter release can you use self timer in camera?

[@fotonube4457]

I have watched this video many times, what a stunning location and an exceptional image also. I learnt so much!!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

thank you 🙏

[@vikramrghanekar]

Fantastic video. I have been watching your videos for quite some time now. They are extremely helpful.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 🙏

[@leminhtri7869]

I think your video is very good. can you recommend your preferred neutral density filter? Thank you very much

[@can0nguy]

So I realize that this video is from 3 years ago, but I do have a technical question: you mention your base exposure at 1/125", and the app calculator suggested 4 min at 15 stops. then you added a 3 stop GND. So why did you only shoot for 3 minutes? Did you bracket or guess/intuition/experience suggest a different thing?

[@foisonurlubu4303]

Dear Sir, what brand of filter do you use and why not satisfy with a LEE 10 stopper? Grazie !

[@mrtbhdr]

liked your interpretation, so much better than the other "buy this glass for this, buy leica for street photography" snobs.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks!

[@ungavaproductions]

Excellent presentation. Love your step by step way and the generous details of your technics. One of the best I have ever seen. I will now subscribe to your channel. Thanks very much. You are generous, clear and make me feel to go outside and of course, have Italiano pasta before !

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank you 😊

[@derekcampbell4413]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏