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by Lindsay Adler Published 01/07/2016

Step 5:
Now is the time to get creative in this shot. Because of the long exposure, you now have the opportunity to add movement to your scene. In these examples I have thrown the dress in the air to create movement in the frame that registers through the long exposure. The moving fabric combined with the red gel results in a fiery appearance for the dress. Also try zooming your lens in or out, moving your camera left and right, or physically moving your body in and out during the long exposure. Each will produce different creative results.

Tip:
Once you get all your settings right, you may want to turn off the modelling light on the beauty dish. During the long exposure the constant light from the modelling light may register on the subject's face and create unwanted motion blur.

One thing to keep in mind for this shoot is that the subject's wardrobe choice will make an impact on the final image. The subject will need to be wearing a clothing/items to pick up the light from the constant light (modelling light). In this case a shimmery dress is perfect for the effect. You'll want to avoid dark colours or matte fabrics. Sequins, light coloured clothing, or anything that shimmers will best showcase this effect.

Takeaways:

By combining the constant light of a modelling light, a studio strobe, and a long exposure you can create truly striking and creative studio results. By dragging your shutter you are able to move your camera and/or subject to create interesting blurs and shimmers to your images that open up endless creative opportunities with just two light sources.

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