Photographer's Toolkit #4 - Long Exposures and Filters

Join professional photographer and Sony Digital Imaging Advocate, Luke Tscharke, for an engaging online session of the "Photographer's Toolkit." Luke will walk you through the techniques of long exposure photography and the effective use of filters to achieve stunning results. Participants will receive a recording of the session, allowing you to revisit the content at your convenience.

What is the Photographer's Toolkit?

The Photographer's Toolkit is a series of online workshops designed to help you build essential photography skills. Each session focuses on key areas of photography, equipping you with techniques that can be applied in real-world shooting situations. Whether you're looking to enhance your composition, improve your camera settings, or learn advanced techniques, this series offers practical, easy-to-follow advice that will help you grow as a photographer.

Other Photographer's Toolkit Sessions

The Photographer's Toolkit series covers a variety of topics to broaden your photography knowledge. Check out other available sessions:

1. Camera Settings and Exposure: September 24th, 6:30pm AEST
2. Planning and Shoot Readiness: September 26th, 6:00pm AEST
3. Composition and Visual Storytelling: September 30th, 6:30pm AEST
4. Long Exposures and Filters: Wed October 9th, 6:30pm AEDT
5. Exposure Blending and Merging: Thu October 10th, 6:00pm AEDT
6. Panorama Capture and Stitching
7. Focus Bracketing and Stacking
8. Printing and Image Preparation
9. Star Trails from Capture to Stacking
10. Timelapse from Capture to Video

What You'll Gain from This Session - Long Exposures and Filters

In this session, you'll discover how to capture breathtaking long exposure images using filters to enhance your creativity and precision. Topics include:

• Long Exposure Techniques: Learn how to effectively control shutter speed to create captivating images, from smooth water to dynamic light trails.
• Mastering Filters: Explore the different types of filters—ND, polarising, and graduated—and how to use them to control exposure, reduce glare, and balance light.
• Choosing the Right Gear: Gain insights into selecting the right filters and gear to achieve the desired effect, with practical tips on setup and workflow.
• Live Editing Walkthrough: Watch Luke break down his long exposure shots, sharing the adjustments and techniques used to achieve his award-winning results.
• Case Studies: Analyse real-world examples of long exposure photography, understanding what makes them stand out and what pitfalls to avoid.

Session Breakdown

• Introduction: Overview of long exposure photography and filter techniques
• Long Exposure Techniques and Gear: Practical insights into capturing stunning long exposures and selecting the right filters
• Short Break
• Case Studies and Live Editing Walkthrough : Real-time analysis of long exposure images and filter usage
• Interactive Q&A: Get answers to your questions on long exposure photography and filter techniques

• Long exposure key essentials
• Equipment recommendations
• Filter choice and selection for long exposures
• Case studies
• Editing walkthroughs

• Zoom connection with stable internet
• Notebook or device for taking notes
• Questions you have about composition or visual storytelling

• General admission A$19
• Concession A$15 - Students and concession holders