{"product_id":"long-exposure-photography","title":"Long Exposure Photography (Nov 14 \u0026 21)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to use slower shutter speeds to photograph movement while strengthening your understanding of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and available light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost photography instruction begins with learning how to freeze movement, hold the camera steady, and keep photographs sharp. This two-session workshop explores what slower shutter speeds can do and how to use them intentionally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will learn how different exposure lengths affect the appearance of movement and explore several approaches to long exposure photography. These include photographing a moving subject with a stationary camera, following a subject to create movement in the background, intentionally moving the camera during an exposure, and combining subject, background, and camera movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongtime Looking Glass instructor Dave Strauss will guide you through the technical and visual 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 learn the techniques and then have an opportunity to put them into practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates: Two sessions - Saturday, November 14th and Saturday, November 21st\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Looking Glass Photo Classroom at 2095 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDave will demonstrate and discuss:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow progressively longer exposures change the way movement appears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotographing a moving subject while the camera remains still\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating movement in the background while following a subject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing deliberate camera movement as part of the photograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining subject, background, and camera movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow neutral density filters allow you to use longer exposures in brighter conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and available light work together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to evaluate unsuccessful attempts and make useful adjustments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe focus will be on understanding how slow-shutter photography works and learning to make deliberate choices based on the result you want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a two-session, in-person workshop totaling three hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday, August 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession One: Demonstration, Technique, and Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDave will introduce the principles of long exposure photography by showing and discussing a variety of examples. He will 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=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe session will also cover the 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\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween the Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will have time to practice the techniques introduced during the first class and create your own long exposure photographs. The assignment is designed to help you try different approaches and learn from the results. Polished photographs are not expected. Noticing what works, identifying what does not, and making adjustments are all important parts of the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday, August 12th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession Two: Student Image Review and Critique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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 produce a different result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis second session gives you the opportunity to learn from your own experiments as well as from the different ways other students approached the assignment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho This Class Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose who are still learning the fundamentals of exposure and camera operation will benefit from taking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFundamentals 101: Foundations of Photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before enrolling in this workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease bring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA DSLR or mirrorless camera with a fully charged battery and memory card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny lenses you would like to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tripod, if you own one\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the course, you will have a broader understanding of how shutter speed affects the appearance of movement and how subject movement, camera movement, and camera support can be used to produce different results. You will also be better prepared to select an appropriate shutter speed, work with tripods and neutral density filters, and evaluate and adjust your long exposure photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e72-hour notice required for a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Your Instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDave Strauss is a longtime photographer and trusted Looking Glass instructor known for his clarity, warmth, and deeply practical teaching style. His approach to long exposure photography helps students understand how shutter speed, subject movement, and camera movement can be used deliberately to create photographs that show motion, time, and energy in entirely new ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/6218\/8352\/files\/dave-with-horned-lizard.jpg?v=1762906352\" alt=\"Photo of the teacher Dave Strauss holding a lizard in his hand.\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Looking Glass Photo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53067979915584,"sku":"CLASS_LONGEXPOSURE_SEP2026","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\/long-exposure-photography","provider":"Looking Glass Photographic Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}