Water is a fantastic subject to photograph. You may think water is boring, but think again! Water is a very versatile subject. Below are tips and suggestions for photographing water.
1. Drive to the ocean. Sunrise and sunset photos are great when the ocean is in the foreground. Notice the different colors reflecting on the water. You can also photograph a full moon over the ocean.
2. If you want to photograph moving water, such as waterfalls or rivers, you can either use a fast or slow shutter speed depending on the effect you want. The faster the shutter speed, the less time light is exposed to the film. A slow shutter speed means that the film is being exposed to light for a longer amount of time. For a smooth, blurred effect, use a slow shutter speed, and a fast shutter speed to freeze the water in motion.
3. Find reflections. What does the world look like in a puddle? Use reflections to create abstract images. Make sure you use at least an F11 stop to get the most detail (in focus).
4. Photograph underwater! You probably don't have an underwater camera, so buy a disposable one for fun! Don't forget to take it on your next vacation to the beach so you can photograph the fish.
5. Clouds, rainbows, snow, and mist are water too! When photographing snow, you will want to overexpose the image by one stop. Say you are at F8, you will want to shoot at F5.6.
6. Polarizing filters can be fun. The water will look transparent because the filter actually eliminates the reflection. To eliminate the most reflection, stand above the water (maybe on a bridge).
When photographing water, the options are endless. You can find inspiring photos online, and then you are ready to go experiment. - 16755
1. Drive to the ocean. Sunrise and sunset photos are great when the ocean is in the foreground. Notice the different colors reflecting on the water. You can also photograph a full moon over the ocean.
2. If you want to photograph moving water, such as waterfalls or rivers, you can either use a fast or slow shutter speed depending on the effect you want. The faster the shutter speed, the less time light is exposed to the film. A slow shutter speed means that the film is being exposed to light for a longer amount of time. For a smooth, blurred effect, use a slow shutter speed, and a fast shutter speed to freeze the water in motion.
3. Find reflections. What does the world look like in a puddle? Use reflections to create abstract images. Make sure you use at least an F11 stop to get the most detail (in focus).
4. Photograph underwater! You probably don't have an underwater camera, so buy a disposable one for fun! Don't forget to take it on your next vacation to the beach so you can photograph the fish.
5. Clouds, rainbows, snow, and mist are water too! When photographing snow, you will want to overexpose the image by one stop. Say you are at F8, you will want to shoot at F5.6.
6. Polarizing filters can be fun. The water will look transparent because the filter actually eliminates the reflection. To eliminate the most reflection, stand above the water (maybe on a bridge).
When photographing water, the options are endless. You can find inspiring photos online, and then you are ready to go experiment. - 16755
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