Perfecting the Long Exposure Shot
Plus: The Top 3 Alternatives to Adobe Lightroom & More
“Photography is not about rules. It is about vision.” — Cole Thompson
Hola Photo Friends,
Slow the shutter, and time does strange things. Long exposures reveal beauty—but also expose the cracks in timing, tools, and instinct. This issue blends motion, mistakes, smoky setups, and an AI mix-up that turned one image into a headline.
A smooth long exposure looks effortless, but small mistakes make a mess fast. Shaky footing, wrong filter stacks, or focus drift—catch them early, and the light does the rest. TAKE A LOOK →
A pilot flew too low during a shoot—and the model caught the wing. She survived, barely. It's a sharp reminder that not every risk in photography is artistic. TAKE A LOOK →
Long exposures can turn familiar scenes into something surreal — but only if you know how to control the light. This resource walks through the decisions that matter: timing, exposure, filters, and where to slow things down with purpose. TAKE A LOOK →
As Adobe's prices rise, photographers are seeking alternatives to Lightroom. Here are three top contenders each offering unique features. TAKE A LOOK →
AI is transforming digital mirrorless cameras. Here’s a look at the technological advancements that’s making photography more intuitive and efficient. TAKE A LOOK →
“I have always believed that photography is the most powerful weapon that we can use to affect change in the world.” - Steve McCurry
Tomorrow: How controlled breathing transforms tense portraits into captivating images.
— Jeff