{"product_id":"creative-long-exposure-photography-capturing-motion-in-a-single-frame","title":"Creative Long Exposure Photography: Capturing Motion in a Single Frame","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to use time, movement, and light as creative tool while deepening your understanding of photography’s bedrock variables. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost photography instruction teaches us how to freeze movement, hold the camera steady, and keep everything sharp. This two-session workshop explores what becomes possible when you intentionally do the opposite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLonger exposures can transform everyday movement into something expressive and unexpected. A moving subject can become a gesture. A changing background can create a sense of speed. Movement of the camera itself can turn a familiar scene into something much more abstract. Instead of treating blur as a mistake, you will learn how to use it deliberately to bring energy, rhythm, atmosphere, and a stronger sense of time into your photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongtime Looking Glass instructor Dave Strauss will guide you through the creative and technical decisions involved in slow-shutter photography. Through clear explanations, live tethered demonstrations, a between-session shooting assignment, and a constructive review of student photographs, you will have the opportunity to learn the techniques and then put them into practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eClass Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eDate: Two sessions - Friday, July 31st and Friday, August 7th\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eDuration: Each session is approximately 1.5 hours from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eLocation: Looking Glass Photo Classroom at 2095 Rose Street, Berkeley CA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop will help you understand how different shutter speeds affect the appearance of movement and how to choose an exposure based on the result you want to create.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDave will demonstrate and discuss:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow progressively longer exposures change the way movement appears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotographing a moving subject while the camera remains still\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating movement in the background while following a subject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing deliberate camera movement as part of the photograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining subject, background, and camera movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to use a tripod and when shooting handheld may produce a more interesting result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow neutral density filters allow you to use longer exposures in brighter conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and available light work together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to evaluate unsuccessful attempts and make useful adjustments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe focus will be on understanding the creative possibilities and the underlying photographic principles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a two-session, in-person workshop totaling three and a half hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday, July 31st from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. -  Session One: Demonstration, Technique, and Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne and a half hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDave will introduce the principles of long exposure photography by showing and discussing many examples, and then demonstrate a range of slow-shutter techniques using a camera tethered to the classroom’s large monitor. You will be able to see in real time how changes in exposure length, camera support, subject movement, and camera movement affect the finished image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe session will also cover practical use of tripods and neutral density filters. At the end of the first session, Dave will provide shooting exercises for students to complete before the second meeting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween the Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will have time to experiment with the techniques introduced during the first class and create your own long exposure photographs. \u003cb\u003eThe assignment is designed to encourage exploration and experimentation rather than perfection!\u003c\/b\u003e Trying different approaches, noticing what works, and encountering a few surprises are all part of the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday, August 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession Two: Student Image Review and Critique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne and a half hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe class will reconvene for a thoughtful review of student photographs. Dave will discuss what is working in each image, how the chosen shutter speed affects the result, and what adjustments might strengthen the photograph or lead to a different creative outcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis second session gives you the opportunity to learn not only from your own experiments, but also from the many different ways other students approached the assignment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho This Class Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is intended for intermediate photographers using a DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents should already be comfortable changing shutter speed, aperture, and ISO and should have a basic understanding of how those settings work together. You do not need previous experience with long exposure photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose who are still learning the fundamentals of exposure and camera operation will benefit from taking \u003cstrong\u003eFundamentals 101: Foundations of Photography\u003c\/strong\u003e before enrolling in this workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease bring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA DSLR or mirrorless camera with a fully charged battery and memory card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny lenses you would like to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tripod, if you own one\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny neutral density filters you already own, along with the appropriate adapter rings needed to attach them to the lenses you plan to use. Please check your lens and filter sizes before class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the between-session assignment is an important part of the workshop, access to a tripod and neutral density filter is strongly recommended. Dave will explain how these tools are used and what features to consider, while the Looking Glass team can help with specific equipment questions and selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the course, you will have a much broader understanding of what shutter speed can do and a new set of tools for making photographs that show movement, time, and energy in ways a fast exposure cannot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Looking Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52783066579264,"sku":"CLASS_LONGEXPOSURE_JULY2026","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/6218\/8352\/files\/richmondsanrafaelbridgeDPS50418qq.jpg?v=1783831993","url":"https:\/\/www.lookingglassphoto.com\/products\/creative-long-exposure-photography-capturing-motion-in-a-single-frame","provider":"Looking Glass Photographic Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}