Painting With Your Camera

By slightly moving your camera up and down during exposure, you just may end of with a work of art that resembles a painting instead of a photograph. It’s best to use a tripod to reduce side to side movement of your camera.

A slow shutter speed(1 or 2 seconds), low iso (100) and F-stop (14 to 22) should get the job done. You may need a filter to darken the subject allowing for a slower shutter speed. Trial and error and checking your LCD helps you dial in the best image and correct exposure.

16 responses to “Painting With Your Camera”

  1. katelon Avatar

    Wonderful!

  2. Oh, the Places We See Avatar

    Thanks for this tip and these examples. I’m going to give it a try!

  3. Amy Avatar

    Beautiful ICM images!

  4. EK13 Avatar

    Ohh this is super cool and I might just try it.

    Thank you for visiting and following my blog.

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thank you and you’re welcome

  5. The Travel Architect Avatar

    Cool! Reminds me a bit of Monet’s works.

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Impressionistic!

  6. marina kanavaki Avatar

    I’d call it ICM, as in Impressionist Camera Movement. Perfect, my friend!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks Marina and for translating the ICM moniker

      1. marina kanavaki Avatar

        Intentional Impressionist Camera Movement doesn’t sound as nice. 😉😁

  7. T. W. Dittmer Avatar

    Looks like a watercolor. 🙂

  8. Alessandra Chaves Avatar

    Well done! ICM doesn’t always work out for me! Lots of failures…

  9. gallerybry Avatar

    As a painter, I really appreciate this effect you have achieved!!!

    1. Michael Andrew Just Avatar

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed. Painting will be my next adventure….

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